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Case Reports
. 1986 Oct;136(4):884-6.
doi: 10.1016/s0022-5347(17)45115-9.

Emphysematous pyelonephritis: successful management by percutaneous drainage

M A Hudson, P J Weyman, A H van der Vliet, W J Catalona
Case Reports

Emphysematous pyelonephritis: successful management by percutaneous drainage

M A Hudson et al. J Urol. 1986 Oct.

Abstract

Emphysematous pyelonephritis is a life-threatening infection that usually requires open surgical drainage. We report a case of emphysematous pyelonephritis treated successfully with percutaneous drainage.

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