Urolog. pro Praxi, 2010; 11(6): 327-328

Emphysematous pyelonephritis - a life treatening status

MUDr.Petr Hušek, MUDr.Miloš Broďák, Ph.D., MUDr.Jaroslav Pacovský, Ph.D.
Urologická klinika FN a LF UK Hradec Králové

The aim of this case report is presentation of the successful treatment of the patient with emphysematous pyelonephritis (EP). EP is an

acute necrotizing parenchymal and perirenal infection caused by gas-forming uropathogens. EP is a rare disease with a poor prognosis.

The most common occurrence is in patients with diabetes mellitus or urinary tract obstruction. Treatment is based on early surgical

emergency, broad – spectrum antimicrobial therapy, fluid resuscitation and glycemic control. The intensive care and metabolic support

is mandatory.

Keywords: emphysematous pyelonephritis, diabetes mellitus, surgical emergency

Published: December 14, 2010  Show citation

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Hušek P, Broďák M, Pacovský J. Emphysematous pyelonephritis - a life treatening status. Urol. praxi. 2010;11(6):327-328.
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