Rare presentation of emphysematous pyelonephritis due to faulty catheter insertion. Issue 8 (18th August 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Honjo, Sarah; Miyagami, Taiju; Suzuki, Mayu; Ito, Arisa; Naito, Toshio
• Is Part Of: Clinical case reports. Volume 10:Issue 8(2022)
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• Publication Date: 2022-08-18
• Subjects: emphysematous pyelonephritis -- Klebsiella pneumoniae -- necrotizing infection; Medicine -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.6251
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-0904

Abstract

Abstract: Emphysematous pyelonephritis is a severe necrotizing infection that occurs predominately among individuals with diabetes mellitus. The mortality rate is >10% only medical therapy. We report a case of emphysematous pyelonephritis caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae, precipitated by faulty catheter insertion. The patient recovered after the replacement of catheter and administration of antibiotics. Abstract : Emphysematous pyelonephritis is a severe necrotizing infection that occurs predominately among individuals with diabetes mellitus. The mortality rate is >10% only medical therapy. We report a case of emphysematous pyelonephritis caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae, precipitated by faulty catheter insertion. The patient recovered after the replacement of catheter and administration of antibiotics.