Importance of early computerised tomography scan in emphysematous pyelonephritis
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2018, Vol 17, Issue 1
Abstract
Emphysematous pyelonephritis is infection of renal parenchyma resulting in gas formation of renal parenchyma collecting system,perinephricand paranephricarea which was first reported in 1898 by Kelly and MacColumn. Emphysematous pyelonephritis term was coined by Schultz and Klorfelin in 1902. Emphysematous pyelonephritis is associated with diabetes patient, ureteral obstructive diseases and immunocompromised patients. Aim of the study: To highlight the importance of early CT scan in emphysematous pyelonephritis for better prognosis. Patient and methods: 22 patients of emphysematous pyelonephritis in Govt. Medical College, Kozhikode in the period from January 2016 to June 2017 was studied demographically, clinically, radiologically and treatment was given and outcome was studied. Conclusion: Early diagnosis improved the prognosis considerably.
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Rosy Philips, Felix Cardoza
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