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Emphysematous pyelonephritis after urinary diversion by percutaneous nephrostomy in patient with advanced cervical cancer: A case report

SAGE Open Medical Case Reports, 2023
Emphysematous pyelonephritis is a severe kidney infection that is common in women and patients with diabetes mellitus, but rare in cancer patients. A 64-year-old patient with advanced uterine cervical cancer developed emphysematous pyelonephritis after ...
Jeferson Rodrigo Zanon, Henrique Durante, Leandro de Medeiros Nóbrega, Guilherme Accorsi, Priscila Grecca Pedrão, Ricardo dos Reis   +5 more
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Emphysematous Pyelonephritis

Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation, 2019
Emphysematous pyelonephritis is one of the most dangerous complications in patients with uncontrolled diabetes. In this necrotizing disease process, microbes such as Escherichia coli or Klebsiella pneumoniae produce gas that accumulates within the renal ...
Gioacchino Li Cavol, Francesca Finazzo, Camillo Carollo, Tancredi Vincenzo Li Cavoli, Carmela Zagarrigo, Vitalba Azzolina, Rosalia Mongiovi, Antonio Amato, Barbara Oliva, Franca Servillo, Calogera Tortorici, Onofrio Schillaci, Angelo Tralongo, Rosanna Turdo, Luisa Bono, Carlo Giammarresi, Flavia Caputo   +16 more
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<i>Candida Albicans</i> and <i>Escherichia Coli</i> Superinfection in Emphysematous Pyelonephritis: A Case Report of A Challenging Presentation and Management. [PDF]

Clin Case Rep
ABSTRACT Emphysematous pyelonephritis is a rare, life‐threatening infection of the kidney characterized by necrosis and gas formation within the renal parenchyma, collecting system, and perinephric tissue. It commonly occurs in patients with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and in those with obstructive nephropathy.
Mujuni DP, Sadiq AM, Kilonzo KG, Hamad RS, Mwanga A, Asila EJ, Lema DD, Shao ER, Mkwizu EW, Chamba NG.   +9 more
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Pyeloduodenal Fistula Complicating Emphysematous Pyelonephritis: Successful Management with Minimally Invasive Approach [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2017
Pyeloduodenal fistulae are rare and usually occur between the right renal pelvis and the duodenum due to their anatomical proximity. Pyeloduodenal fistula occurring due to local extension of emphysematous pyelonephritis has been described as a rare ...
Priyank Yadav, Rajanikant R Yadav, Sandeep Nunia, Neelam Soni, Hiralal   +4 more
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Emphysematous Pyelonephritis: A Twelve-year Review in A Regional Centre

, 2022
Objective:To examine outcomes and prognostic features of patients admitted with emphysematous pyelonephritis (EPN) at a regional tertiary centre.Materials and Methods:Nineteen patients with EPN were identified between January 2007 and December 2019 ...
Sunny Nalavenkata, Simon Whitcher, Benjamin Storey, Alison Blatt   +3 more
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Emphysematous pyelonephritis [PDF]

Clinical Case Reports, 2018
Key Clinical MessageEmphysematous pyelonephritis is a gas‐producing, necrotizing infection involving the renal parenchyma and surrounding tissue that is associated with high mortality and morbidity. Common causative organisms include Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae. While most patients are being managed conservatively these days, nephrectomy
Abhilash Koratala, Freddy R. Malpartida, Xu Zeng   +2 more
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Emphysematous pyelonephritis

Heart & Lung, 1997
Emphysematous pyelonephritis, an uncommon severe necrotizing infection of the kidney, usually associated with diabetes mellitus, is a potentially fatal illness. We present a case of a 75-year-old woman with diabetes who was admitted with "pyelonephritis." The computed tomography scan of her abdomen revealed gas in the renal parenchyma, and ...
J T, Bonoan, S, Mehra, B A, Cunha
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A Rare Case of Pneumoureter: Emphysematous Pyelitis versus Emphysematous Pyelonephritis [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2015
Emphysematous pyelitis is a rare benign entity which is defined as isolated gas production in the pelvicalyceal system, ureters or in the urinary bladder as a consequence of acute bacterial renal infection.
Rudresh Hiremath, Mahesh, Krishna Prasanthi Padala, Kumar Swamy, Aruna Pailoor   +4 more
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Intermittent Recurrence of Ureterosciatic Hernia After Spontaneous Resolution, Complicated by Emphysematous Pyelonephritis. [PDF]

IJU Case Rep
ABSTRACT Introduction Ureterosciatic hernia is a rare condition in which the ureter herniates through the sciatic foramen, causing ureteral obstruction, and urinary infection. Case Presentation A 72‐year‐old woman presented with left flank pain. Computed tomography revealed left hydronephrosis with ureterosciatic hernia.
Ohtsu A, Hori K, Arai S, Morimura Y, Igarashi A, Fujizuka Y, Sekine Y, Koike H, Matsui H, Suzuki K.   +9 more
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Emphysematous pyelonephritis mimicking a groin swelling—A rare presentation

African Journal of Urology, 2018
Introduction: Emphysematous pyelonephritis is a life threatening infection of the kidney and peri-renal tissues. We present an interesting and rare presentation of this condition which is the first such case to be reported in literature.
A. Cheriyan, P. Mukherjee, A. Devasia
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