[Encrusted pyelitis: early diagnosis facilitates conservative management].
Diagnosis of encrusted pyelitis in predisposed patients is difficult. The bacteriology laboratory must be specifically asked to perform the appropriate tests. Computed tomography without injection is very important for diagnosis and follow-up. Conservative treatment is essential insofar as possible. Long-term follow-up is also necessary.
Meria
Paul
P
Service durologie, Hôpital St-Louis, F-75010 Paris, France. paul.meria@sls.aphp.fr
Jungers
Paul
P
D042241:Early Diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D007669:Kidney Calculi / Q000150:complications / Q000382:microbiology; D011702:Pyelitis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000382:microbiology