[Emphysematous pyelonephritis].
OBJECTIVE
The etiopathogenic and therapeutic aspects of emphysematous pyelonephritis, an uncommon disease entity, are discussed.


RESULTS
We describe the clinical history of a diabetic with intercurrent gas-forming infection in the form of emphysematous pyelonephritis that was successfully treated.


CONCLUSIONS
This disease entity, which is almost exclusive to diabetic patients, is unique. It produces a type of organism that warrants early and aggressive treatment.
Monllor Gisbert
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Servicio de Urología, Hospital Nuestra Señora de Candelaria, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, España.
Galbis Palau
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D002908:Chronic Disease; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000150:complications; D004646:Emphysema / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009392:Nephrectomy; D011512:Proteus Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000601:surgery; D011513:Proteus mirabilis / Q000302:isolation & purification; D011704:Pyelonephritis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000601:surgery
Pielonefritis enfisematosa.