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Review
. 2021 Oct:156:6-15.
doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2021.05.011. Epub 2021 May 17.

The Diagnosis and Management of Life-threatening Urologic Infections

George E Koch  1 , Niels V Johnsen  2
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The Diagnosis and Management of Life-threatening Urologic Infections

George E Koch et al. Urology. 2021 Oct.

Abstract

Genitourinary infections are commonly encountered and managed in inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings. Fournier's gangrene, emphysematous pyelonephritis, and obstructive pyelonephritis represent the most serious urologic infections and have a high risk of mortality if not managed promptly. Due to the rarity of these infections, the evidence for specific treatment strategies is scattered. This review aims to provide comprehensive, evidence-based recommendations for the diagnosis and management of these life-threatening urologic infections.

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