Imaging of acute urinary infections in adults. Radiologic findings and strategy for imaging procedures

Urinary infection is very common in women. Generally no imaging is needed. The role of imaging is mandatory in the following cases: renal infection, u rinary obstructive syndrome, immuno-compromized patients. The results of im aging in pathology are described: pyelonephritis, renal and perinephric abs cesses with or without phlegmon, perinephritis and emphysematous perinephri tis. A strategy for imaging procedures is proposed.