He underwent a non-contrast CT scan which revealed gas in the right pelvicalyceal system and was consistent with emphysema- tous pyelonephritis. He was started on injection imipenem/ cilastatin and a double J stent was attempted, however the guidewire could not be negotiated across the right ...
Emphysematous pyelonephritis (EPN) is a rare, fulminant gas-forming infection of the renal parenchyma that results in the presence of gas in the renal parenchyma, collecting system, or perinephric tissue (1). EPN occurs typically (> 90%) in diabetic patients. However, it is also seen in non...
Urinary tract infections are commonly encountered and managed worldwide, and emphysematous pyelonephritis (EPN) is among the most serious types of urinary tract infections. EPN is an acute necrotizing infectio
BackgroundEmphysematous pyelonephritis (EPN) is a rare, severe gas-forming infection of renal parenchyma and its surrounding areas. The radiological
Emphysematous pyelonephritis (EPN) is a rare and severe form of acute pyelonephritis. Escherichia coli accounts for 60% of the cases. Predisposing factors are: diabetus mellitus, recent urinary tract infection and obstruction. There is a female predominance (2/1). Conventional radiography reveals the...
1、emphysematouspyelonephritis ─── 气性肾盂肾炎 2、emphysematousvaginitis ─── [医] 气肿性阴道炎 3、emphysematousblebs ─── [医]气肿性大泡 4、emphysematousgastritis ─── [医]气肿性胃炎 5、emphysematousblebs definition ─── 肺气肿水泡定义 ...
The mortality rate among patients with emphysematous pyelonephritis (EPN) is high and the best therapy has long been debated. Material and methods. Between January 1993 and December 2004, 26 patients diagnosed with EPN were treated at our hospital. Historical, demographic and laboratory data were ...
用作名词(n.) Emphysema is common for heavy smokers. 烟瘾很重的人容易得肺气肿。 权威例句 Emphysematous infections of the abdomen and pelvis: a pictorial review THE EMPHYSEMATOUS AND BRONCHIAL TYPES OF CHRONIC AIRWAYS OBSTRUCTION Emphysematous pyelonephritis: clinicoradiological classification, management, ...
16 CT can better define the extent and severity of disease and detect mild cases as well as rule out other causes of urinary gas such as vesicocolic fistulas.8,22 Although the use of CT for diagnosis of EC or emphysematous pyelonephritis has not been described thor- oughly in the ...
CT is the most sensitive and specific method to image the patient with acute pyelonephritis, and in determining the extent of disease and presence of complications, although it may be normal in mild, uncomplicated cases. The nephrographic phase of contrast-enhanced CT is best; characteristic...