Publications by authors named "Brenda Lara Gonzalez"
Article Synopsis
- Emphysematous pyelonephritis (EPN) is a serious kidney disease caused by gas-producing bacteria, often linked to conditions like uncontrolled diabetes and urinary obstruction.
- Diagnosis is primarily done through abdominal CT scans, and while surgical options exist, conservative treatments are preferred to reduce the need for nephrectomy.
- Cases classified as grade IV, impacting both kidneys, have high mortality rates and require a multidisciplinary treatment approach, as illustrated by a case of an elderly woman with severe EPN and related complications who ultimately needed bilateral radical nephrectomy.
