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Treatment of Emphysematous Pyelonephritis with Broad-spectrum Antibacterials and Percutaneous Renal Drainage: An Analysis of 10 Patients

Pei-Hui Chan, Victor Ka-Siong Kho, Siu-Kei Lai, Ching-Hwa Yang, Hsiao-Chun Chang, Bin Chiu, Shei‐Chain Tseng

Journal of the Chinese Medical Association · 2005 · 31 citations · 10 references

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Abstract

Combined broad-spectrum antibacterial therapy and percutaneous renal drainage is a safe and effective treatment for EPN, especially in high-risk patients for whom nephrectomy under general anesthesia is not feasible.

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