Abstract
Emphysematous pyelonephritis is a rare life-threatening suppurative necrotising infection of the renal parenchyma and perirenal tissue producing abscess formation and intrarenal gas. It is almost always seen in diabetics, making it a concern of the physician. A high index of suspicion is required for diagnosis and a combined approach has significantly reduced the mortality.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1413-1415 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Journal of Association of Physicians of India |
| Volume | 50 |
| Issue number | 11 |
| Publication status | Published - 01-11-2002 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- General Medicine
