Gas-forming upper UTI involving renal parenchyma &/or perinephric space
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Selected References
Diamond M et al: Imaging of nontraumatic upper urinary tract emergencies. Semin Roentgenol. 55(2):180-96, 2020
Patiño A et al: Review of imaging findings in urinary tract infections. Semin Ultrasound CT MR. 41(1):99-105, 2020
Expert Panel on Urologic Imaging et al: ACR Appropriateness Criteria® acute pyelonephritis. J Am Coll Radiol. 15(11S):S232-9, 2018
Lu YC et al: Predictors of failure of conservative treatment among patients with emphysematous pyelonephritis. BMC Infect Dis. 14:418, 2014
Lin YC et al: Risk factors of renal failure and severe complications in patients with emphysematous pyelonephritis-a single-center 15-year experience. Am J Med Sci. 343(3):186-91, 2012
Chen KC et al: The role of emergency ultrasound for evaluating acute pyelonephritis in the ED. Am J Emerg Med. 29(7):721-4, 2011
Ubee SS et al: Emphysematous pyelonephritis. BJU Int. 107(9):1474-8, 2011
Kapoor R et al: Predictive factors for mortality and need for nephrectomy in patients with emphysematous pyelonephritis. BJU Int. 105(7):986-9, 2010
Grayson DE et al: Emphysematous infections of the abdomen and pelvis: a pictorial review. Radiographics. 22(3):543-61, 2002
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Abbreviations
Emphysematous pyelonephritis (EPN)
Definitions
Gas-forming upper UTI involving renal parenchyma &/or perinephric space
IMAGING
General Features
Ultrasonographic Findings
Radiographic Findings
CT Findings
MR Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
Selected References
Diamond M et al: Imaging of nontraumatic upper urinary tract emergencies. Semin Roentgenol. 55(2):180-96, 2020
Patiño A et al: Review of imaging findings in urinary tract infections. Semin Ultrasound CT MR. 41(1):99-105, 2020
Expert Panel on Urologic Imaging et al: ACR Appropriateness Criteria® acute pyelonephritis. J Am Coll Radiol. 15(11S):S232-9, 2018
Lu YC et al: Predictors of failure of conservative treatment among patients with emphysematous pyelonephritis. BMC Infect Dis. 14:418, 2014
Lin YC et al: Risk factors of renal failure and severe complications in patients with emphysematous pyelonephritis-a single-center 15-year experience. Am J Med Sci. 343(3):186-91, 2012
Chen KC et al: The role of emergency ultrasound for evaluating acute pyelonephritis in the ED. Am J Emerg Med. 29(7):721-4, 2011
Ubee SS et al: Emphysematous pyelonephritis. BJU Int. 107(9):1474-8, 2011
Kapoor R et al: Predictive factors for mortality and need for nephrectomy in patients with emphysematous pyelonephritis. BJU Int. 105(7):986-9, 2010
Grayson DE et al: Emphysematous infections of the abdomen and pelvis: a pictorial review. Radiographics. 22(3):543-61, 2002
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