Emphysematous pyelonephritis: an unusual complication of blunt abdominal trauma

Crit Care Resusc. 2009 Dec;11(4):269-71.

Abstract

We report an unusual case of emphysematous pyelonephritis after blunt abdominal trauma in a 28-year-old woman. She was previously healthy and did not have diabetes. Treatment with antibiotics and percutaneous drainage was successful. We review the diagnostic and management strategies for this condition.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Injuries / complications*
  • Accidents, Traffic
  • Adult
  • Drainage
  • Emphysema / diagnostic imaging
  • Emphysema / etiology*
  • Female
  • Hematuria / etiology
  • Humans
  • Pyelonephritis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Pyelonephritis / etiology*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Wounds, Nonpenetrating / complications*