Acinobacter emphysematous pyelonephritis in a patient with renal stones.

Authors
Benchekroun, A Ghadouane, M Alami, M Nouini, Y Marzouk, M Faik, M
Citation
A. Benchekroun et al., Acinobacter emphysematous pyelonephritis in a patient with renal stones., PROG UROL, 10(1), 2000, pp. 89-91
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
Urology & Nephrology
Journal title
PROGRES EN UROLOGIE
ISSN journal
11667087 → ACNP
Volume
10
Issue
1
Year of publication
2000
Pages
89 - 91
Database
ISI
SICI code
1166-7087(200002)10:1<89:AEPIAP>2.0.ZU;2-Y
Abstract
Emphysematous pyelonephritis is rare. It is exceptionally associated with u rolithiasis with obstruction of the collecting system. It is generally obse rved in female diabetic patients. It is caused by gas-producing bacteria. W e report a case in which emphysematous pyelonephritis was caused by an acin etobacter, associated with pelvic ureteral junction lithiasis. Drainage and nephrectomy were necessary to overcome this life threatening situation.