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Emphysematous pyelonephritis in a renal allograft

Emphysematous pyelonephritis in a renal allograft

Authors :
M V Rao
Praveen Kumar Etta
Source :
Indian Journal of Transplantation, Vol 12, Iss 1, Pp 59-61 (2018)
Publication Year :
2018
Publisher :
Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2018.

Abstract

Emphysematous pyelonephritis (EPN) is a rare gas forming, necrotizing infection of the renal parenchyma. It is potentially lethal, if not recognized and treated promptly. EPN-affecting renal allografts has been reported infrequently. We report a case of 34-year-old male renal allograft recipient presented with urosepsis and acute graft dysfunction, found to have EPN. He was treated conservatively with antibiotics and ureteral stenting along with reduction of immunosuppression, with complete recovery.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
22120025 and 22120017
Volume :
12
Issue :
1
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Indian Journal of Transplantation
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....1d5e104fd261119f89e4584ff66b6528