Percutaneous management of a pyelocaliceal diverticular abscess.
A renal abscess secondary to obstruction and infection of a pyelocaliceal diverticulum was managed successfully percutaneously. The diverticulum spontaneously re-established communication with the renal collecting system. No surgery was required and the patient was well 2 years later.
D000038:Abscess / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004240:Diverticulum / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D004322:Drainage; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007670:Kidney Calices; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D007682:Kidney Pelvis
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents