title: Emphysematous pyelonephritis: Outcome with conservative management.
abstract: Emphysematous pyelonephritis is a life-threatening condition characterized by necrotising gas forming infection of the renal parenchyma. We describe eight patients seen over a period of 2 years, 62.5% males and 37.5% females with age range between 21 and 65 years. About 75% patients had diabetes mellitus. Six patients were managed conservatively. One patient required nephrectomy with percutaneous drainage and one patient died without surgical intervention.
authors: Department of Internal Medicine, Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Srinagar, Kashmir, India.
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authors: Khan
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authors: Palla
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authors: Mir
keywords: Diabetes mellitus; emphysematous pyelonephritis; urinary tract infection