Emphysematous pyelonephritis is a highly mortal, acute necrotizing disease charactarized by gas formation in either renal parenchyma or perirenal area. Although it is seen quite rare; it usually diagnosed in diabetes mellitus patients. Predominantly it is caused by microorganism Escherichia coli, many other possible microorganism can play a role. It is diagnosed with clinical assesment, radiological imaging and labrotary results. It can be treated with parenteral antibiotic therapy, percutaneous drainage or nephrectomy. There are a small proportion of patients whom can be treated with antibiotic treatment only. In this case report, we will discuss a patient with type 2 emphysematous pyelonephritis whom received only antibiotic treatment and showed clinical improvement. The patient signed a conset form to allow us share her personel data.
Emphysematous pyelonephritis diabetes mellitus antibiotherapy
Birincil Dil | İngilizce |
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Konular | Sağlık Kurumları Yönetimi |
Bölüm | Olgu Sunumları |
Yazarlar | |
Yayımlanma Tarihi | 26 Mart 2020 |
Gönderilme Tarihi | 5 Aralık 2019 |
Kabul Tarihi | 18 Ocak 2020 |
Yayımlandığı Sayı | Yıl 2020 Cilt: 15 Sayı: 1 |