Alkaline-encrusting pyelitis – A rare disastrous complication postPCNL leading to chronic renal failure
Alkaline-encrusting pyelitis (AEP) is a severe form of infectious disease characterized by encrustation along the lining of the urinary tract leading to loss of renal function. Common predisposing factors are chronic infection, immunosuppression, and endourology procedures. Urea-producing organisms...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2019-01-01
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Series: | Indian Journal of Urology |
Online Access: | http://www.indianjurol.com/article.asp?issn=0970-1591;year=2019;volume=35;issue=3;spage=240;epage=241;aulast=Parmar |