Point-of-care ultrasound for the nephrologist: emphysematous pyelonephritis versus staghorn calculus
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DOI: 10.1007/s10157-019-01763-0
Abstract: In the recent past, there has been renewed interest in point of care ultrasonography performed by nephrologists to enhance patient care as well as fellowship training [1, 2]. As such, it is important to distinguish… read more here.
Keywords: pyelonephritis; staghorn calculus; point care; emphysematous pyelonephritis ... See more keywords
Emphysematous pyelonephritis treatment strategies in correlation to the CT classification: have the current experience and prognosis changed?
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DOI: 10.1007/s11255-019-02220-3
Abstract: PurposeIn view of the differences in early and late management experiences based on Huang and Tseng CT classification of emphysematous pyelonephritis (EP), our study included 34 patients aimed to re-correlate the current management plans with… read more here.
Keywords: class; pyelonephritis treatment; classification; emphysematous pyelonephritis ... See more keywords
Emphysematous Pyelonephritis with Renal Artery Pseudoaneurysm
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DOI: 10.1016/j.eucr.2017.03.026
Abstract: Emphysematous pyelonephritis is an acute infection of the renal parenchyma and perinephric tissues caused by gas-forming microorganisms, resulting in the radiographic presence of gas in the kidney, collecting system, and surrounding spaces. Here we present… read more here.
Keywords: renal artery; artery pseudoaneurysm; emphysematous pyelonephritis;
Emphysematous pyelonephritis caused by candida species: A case report and outcome of 1 year follow-up
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DOI: 10.1016/j.eucr.2020.101113
Abstract: Emphysematous pyelonephritis (EPN) is an acute life-threatening gas-forming necrotizing infection of the renal parenchyma and its surrounding tissues. EPN requires early diagnosis and management because of related life-threatening septic complications. Gram-negative bacteria remain the most… read more here.
Keywords: emphysematous pyelonephritis; caused candida; pyelonephritis caused; case ... See more keywords
A rare case of double kidney stones and Emphysematous Pyelonephritis presenting with septic shock
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DOI: 10.1016/j.eucr.2020.101172
Abstract: Kidney stones and Emphysematous Pyelonephritis with septic shocks is a critical and urgent occurrence has a high mortality rate, which needs to be paid great attention to. Early anti-infection and removal of obstruction play a… read more here.
Keywords: stones emphysematous; kidney stones; emphysematous pyelonephritis; case ... See more keywords
A rare case of emphysematous pyelonephritis associated with pneumatosis intestinalis and bowel ischemia
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DOI: 10.1016/j.eucr.2021.101685
Abstract: Emphysematous pyelonephritis (EPN) is a rare life-threatening gas producing kidney infection, commonly affects uncontrolled diabetic patients with underlying urinary tract obstruction. Presence of pneumoperitoneum and involvement of the bowels are uncommon presentation of EPN. In… read more here.
Keywords: ischemia; bowel; pneumatosis intestinalis; emphysematous pyelonephritis ... See more keywords
Emphysematous pyelonephritis in a kidney transplant recipient
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DOI: 10.1111/tid.13807
Abstract: A 51-year-old female with a past medical history of end-stage kidney disease secondary to diabetes mellitus was admitted 1-month postdeceased-donor kidney transplantation, on tacrolimus, mycophe-nolatemofetil(MMF),andprednisone,forwounddehiscenceandinfec- tion. She was treated by wound debridement, minimizing immunosup-pression, and… read more here.
Keywords: emphysematous pyelonephritis; kidney; transplant recipient; kidney transplant ... See more keywords
Bilateral graft emphysematous pyelonephritis
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2019-231051
Abstract: Emphysematous pyelonephritis (EPN) in a postrenal transplantation state is a rare condition and associated with high morbidity.[1 2][1] Conservative management with antibiotics and percutaneous drainage is successful in majority of the patients,[3][2] but severe forms… read more here.
Keywords: graft emphysematous; bilateral graft; emphysematous pyelonephritis;
Renal vein and vena caval thrombus: a rare presentation of emphysematous pyelonephritis
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2019-231455
Abstract: Emphysematous pyelonephritis (EPN) can present with symptoms due to infection or sepsis. EPN presenting with renal vein and inferior vena cava (IVC) thrombus is very rare. We report a case of EPN with renal vein… read more here.
Keywords: emphysematous pyelonephritis; renal vein; thrombus; thrombus rare ... See more keywords
Hyperglycaemic crisis secondary to emphysematous pyelonephritis
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2021-242617
Abstract: A 49-year-old woman presented to the emergency department acutely unwell. Initial investigations revealed hyperglycaemia, ketosis and an acute kidney injury precipitated by urosepsis. She was found to have a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus (type… read more here.
Keywords: secondary emphysematous; hyperglycaemic crisis; crisis secondary; emphysematous pyelonephritis ... See more keywords
Isolated renal mucormycosis masquerading as emphysematous pyelonephritis
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2022-254501
Abstract: Mucormycosis is an acute, life-threatening infection and isolated renal involvement is rare. Due to the angioinvasive nature of the disease, it is rapidly progressive and can be lethal if not managed expeditiously. In patients with… read more here.
Keywords: renal mucormycosis; mucormycosis masquerading; emphysematous pyelonephritis; isolated renal ... See more keywords