Bilateral emphysematous pyelitis and obstruction successfully managed with medical therapy and percutaneous drainage

TUNÇ L., Irkilata L., Kiraç M., ÖZHAN OKTAR S., Irkilata F. E., BOZKIRLI İ.

Gazi Medical Journal, cilt.18, sa.4, ss.193-195, 2007 (Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 18 Sayı: 4
  • Basım Tarihi: 2007
  • Dergi Adı: Gazi Medical Journal
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.193-195
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Obstruction, Pyelitis, Treatment
  • Gazi Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Emphysematous pyelitis (EP) is a renal infection in which gas is encountered in the pelvicalyceal system. It is generally more benign than emphysematous pyelonephritis, in which the gas occurs in the renal parenchyma or perirenal tissues. However, if EP is accompanied by problems such as obstruction, it can require more than antibiotic therapy. Here we present a patient who had bilateral EP with bilateral obstruction, who was treated successfully with medical therapy and bilateral percutaneous drainage.