Pielonefritis enfisematosa: 3 casos / Enphysematous pyelonephritis: 3 cases

ABSTRACT

We report 3 patients who developed enphysemathous pyelonephritis. All were diabetic females over 50 years of age with unilateral necrotizing pyelonephritis. Intra and perirenal gas was demosntrated and all patients had infection by E. coli X ray and ultrasound studies allowed the diagnosis. Antibiotic therapy was unsuccessful and all patients had to be operated on