Emphysematous pyelonephritis
Monllor Gisbert, J.; Galbis Palau, F.
Archivos Espanoles de Urologia 48(9): 956-959
1995
ISSN/ISBN: 0004-0614 PMID: 8554404 Document Number: 452637
The etiopathogenic and therapeutic aspects of emphysematous pyelonephritis, an uncommon disease entity, are discussed. We describe the clinical history of a diabetic with intercurrent gas-forming infection in the form of emphysematous pyelonephritis that was successfully treated. This disease entity, which is almost exclusive to diabetic patients, is unique. It produces a type of organism that warrants early and aggressive treatment.