Journal article
Emphysematous Pyelonephritis: Complicated Urinary Tract Infection in Diabetes
Abstract
Renal emphysema is rare condition that may affect diabetic patients. Radiographic demonstration of gas limited to the collecting system is often treated with antibiotics. However, intraparenchymal gas requires early nephrectomy because mortality rates are high without surgical intervention.
Authors
Cook DJ; Achong MR; Dobranowski J
Journal
Diabetes Care, Vol. 12, No. 3, pp. 229–232
Publisher
American Diabetes Association
Publication Date
March 1, 1989
DOI
10.2337/diacare.12.3.229
ISSN
0149-5992