Emphysematous Pyelonephritis Caused by a Giant Fecaloma

Emphysematous pyelonephritis (EPN) is a gas-producing necrotizing bacterial infection that involves the renal parenchyma and perirenal tissue. It is a life-threatening condition that requires a high index of suspicion, an early diagnosis and an aggressive treatment. Rapid progression to septic shock...

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Main Authors: Mikael Abi Abdallah, Nehme Raad, Naim Yarak, Jean Paul Noujeim, Antoine Noujeim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2019-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Urology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/8743525