title: Emphysematous pyelonephritis.
abstract: Emphysematous pyelonephritis is a rare life-threatening suppurative necrotising infection of the renal parenchyma and perirenal tissue producing abscess formation and intrarenal gas. It is almost always seen in diabetics, making it a concern of the physician. A high index of suspicion is required for diagnosis and a combined approach has significantly reduced the mortality.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal 576 119.
authors.forename: T G
authors.initials: TG
authors.lastname: Sean
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sheshadri
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Saravu
mesh_terms: D048909:Diabetes Complications; D004646:Emphysema / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000401:mortality / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007681:Kidney Papillary Necrosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000401:mortality / Q000628:therapy; D011379:Prognosis