Emphysematous Pyelonephritis

초록

We herein describe 2 cases of emphysematous pyelonephritis are described, which can be added to the 42 cases previously reported. Both female patients were diabetic and had Escherichia coli infections. Both had ureteral obstruction and underwent nephrectomy to survive septic and/or azotemic crises. Timely surgical intervention after unsuccessful antibiotics and conventional medical measurements was life-saving.