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Case Reports
. 1980 Jul;124(1):119-21.
doi: 10.1016/s0022-5347(17)55323-9.

Emphysematous pyelonephritis in a solitary kidney

C J Godec, A S Cass, R Berkseth
Case Reports

Emphysematous pyelonephritis in a solitary kidney

C J Godec et al. J Urol. 1980 Jul.

Abstract

Emphysematous pyelonephritis in a solitary kidney was present in a diabetic patient with servere electrolyte imbalance, hyperglycemia, oliguria and electrocardiographic changes suggestive of myocardial infarction. Percutaneous nephrostomy was performed as a life-saving procedure and a week later a large matrix stone obstructing the renal pelvis was removed. The optimal therapy with a surgical or conservative approach is discussed. The use of percutaneous nephrostomy as an initial lifesaving procedure is suggested.

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