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Bilateral emphysematous pyelonephritis
Publication details
Udo Abah MBChB
Foundation Years Journal, volume 3, issue 5, p.20 (123Doc Education, London, June 2009)
Abstract
A 35-year-old non-diabetic female with a history of urolithiasis presented with loin pain. CT scan revealed bilateral EPN. Initial cultures of aspirate from a perinephric collection grew streptococcus milleri and multiple anaerobes. Treatment entailed high-dose antibiotics and percutaneous drainage. The patient made a good recovery and was discharged home after 38 days of hospitalisation.
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Udo Abah MBChB
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