CT imaging is invaluable in diagnosing emphysematous pyelonephritis (EPN): a rare urological emergen...
CT imaging is invaluable in diagnosing emphysematous pyelonephritis (EPN): a rare urological emergency
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England: BMJ Publishing Group LTD
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Early CT imaging is vital in diagnosing highly morbid EPN, with mortality rates of up to 69% described, and can necessitate nephrectomy. 1 2 A 79-year-old woman, with non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus presented with confusion, fever, rigours and diffuse abdominal pain.
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CT imaging is invaluable in diagnosing emphysematous pyelonephritis (EPN): a rare urological emergency
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TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_3987202
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_3987202
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1757-790X
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1757-790X
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10.1136/bcr-2014-204040
