[Characteristics of emphysematous pyelonephritis: about four observations]
Revue Maghrebine d'Endocrinologie-Diabete et de Reproduction [La]. 2008; 14 (4): 198-204
in French
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ABSTRACT
Emphysematous pyelonephritis is a severe infection which necessitates a management that is both medical and surgical. Early systematic antibiotic therapy is required. Percutaneous drainage is now the first urological approach in most cases. It should not however delay, if necessary, an eventual nephrectomy. We report our experience during 15 years in four women
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Pyelonephritis
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Drainage
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Diabetes Mellitus
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Emphysema
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
Type of study:
Case report
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
French
Journal:
Rev. Maghreb. Endocrinol.-Diabete Reprod.
Year:
2008
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