Emphysematous pyelonephritis.
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2002-11-14
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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.
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Sean TG, Sheshadri S, Saravu K. Emphysematous pyelonephritis. Journal of the Association of Physicians of India. 2002 Nov; 50(): 1413-5