Emphysematous pyelonephritis: Is nephrectomy warranted?

Emphysematous pyelonephritis: Is nephrectomy warranted?

Introduction: Emphysematous pyelonephritis (EPN) is associated with high mortality rate, up to 25%. There is still conflicting reports regarding the most appropriate management, conservative versus nephrectomy. Objective: To describe the outcome of patients with EPN. Methods: We retrospectively rev...

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Main Authors: Mada Alsharif, Abdullah Mohammedkhalil, Basim Alsaywid, Ali Alhazmy, Salahadin Lamy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2015-01-01
Series:Urology Annals
Subjects:
Diabetes mellitus
emphysematous pyelonephritis
nephrectomy
percutaneous drainage
Online Access:http://www.urologyannals.com/article.asp?issn=0974-7796;year=2015;volume=7;issue=4;spage=494;epage=498;aulast=Alsharif

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