Extensive bilateral emphysematous pyelonephritis with calculi managed conservatively with antibiotics and DJ stent

Emphysematous pyelonephritis is a life threatening, necrotizing upper urinary tract infection associated with gas within the kidney and/or perinephric space. To prevent mortality from this fulminant infection, early diagnosis is essential. CT scan should be done early in patients with suspected emph...

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Main Authors: Madhulika Mahashabde, Sukanya Kumar, Kapil Borawake
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2013-01-01
Series:Medical Journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil University
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Online Access:http://www.mjdrdypu.org/article.asp?issn=0975-2870;year=2013;volume=6;issue=4;spage=447;epage=449;aulast=Mahashabde