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. 2000 Feb;10(1):89-91.

[Emphysematous pyelonephritis in lithiasic kidney caused by acinetobacter]

[Article in French]
A Benchekroun  1 , M Ghadouane, M Alami, Y Nouini, M Marzouk, M Faik
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[Emphysematous pyelonephritis in lithiasic kidney caused by acinetobacter]

[Article in French]
A Benchekroun et al. Prog Urol. 2000 Feb.

Abstract

Emphysematous pyelonephritis is rare. It is exceptionally associated with urolithiasis with obstruction of the collecting system. It is generally observed in female diabetic patients. It is caused by gas-producing bacteria. We report a case in which emphysematous pyelonephritis was caused by an acinetobacter, associated with pelvic ureteral junction lithiasis. Drainage and nephrectomy were necessary to overcome this life threatening situation.

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