Nephrobronchial colonic fistula complicating perinephric abscess.
Perinephric abscess is an uncommon complication of acute pyelonephritis. A nephrobronchial colonic fistula is a rare sequela of perinephric abscesses. We report such a case, review the literature, and discuss the associated morbidity and diagnostic dilemmas.
D000038:Abscess / Q000150:complications*; D001983:Bronchial Fistula / Q000150:complications*; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007412:Intestinal Fistula / Q000150:complications*; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011704:Pyelonephritis / Q000150:complications