COMPREHENSIVE MANAGEMENT OF EMPHYSEMATOUS PYELONEPHRITIS, OUR INSTITUTIONAL EXPERIENCE- A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY
Journal Title: Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 19
Abstract
BACKGROUND Emphysematous pyelonephritis (EPN) is a severe necrotising infection of the renal parenchyma and perirenal tissue. It is a urological emergency. Aims and Objectives- Our aim is to study comprehensive management of emphysematous pyelonephritis. MATERIALS AND METHODS This is a study of three years period at our hospitals (Government Kilpauk Medical College and Government Royapettah Hospital). Total 29 cases of Emphysematous pyelonephritis have been treated medically (conservatively) and surgically. RESULTS Patients were treated conservatively (medical management) and/or surgically in the form of DJ stenting, percutaneous drainage and nephrectomy. CONCLUSION Early diagnosis and effective management can prevent mortality.
Authors and Affiliations
Periasamy Ponnusamy, Sivashankar Govindaraju, Senthilkumar Kandeban
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