Korean J Urol.  1996 Jun;37(6):701-704.

A Case of Emphysematous Pyelonephritis: Successful Management by Percutaneous Drainage

• Sim J
• Chung D
• Oh B
• Ryu S
• Park YI

Abstract

Emphysematous pyelonephritis is an uncommon serious suppurative infection characterized by the production of intrarenal and perirenal gas and generally occurs in patient with diabetes mellitus or urinary tract obstruction. We report a case of emphysematous pyelonephritis treated successfully with percutaneous drainage in 61-year-old woman with diabetes mellitus, mitral insufficiency and pleural effusion.

Keyword

emphysematous pyelonephritis; percutaneous drainage

MeSH Terms

Diabetes Mellitus
Drainage*
Female
Humans
Middle Aged
Mitral Valve Insufficiency
Pleural Effusion
Pyelonephritis*
Urinary Tract