Emphysematous pyelonephritis - case report and evaluation of radiological features
Emphysematous pyelonephritis (EPN) is an acute necrotizing parenchymal and peri-renal infection caused by gas-forming uropathogens. The predisposing factors are diabetes mellitus and ureteric obstruction. E. <i> coli </i> is the most frequently identified pathogen. The overall mortality...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2009-01-01
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| Series: | Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation |
| Online Access: | http://www.sjkdt.org/article.asp?issn=1319-2442;year=2009;volume=20;issue=5;spage=838;epage=841;aulast=Mongha |