Risk Factors for Uroseptic Shock in Patients with Urolithiasis-Related Acute Pyelonephritis

Conclusions: Serum albumin level was the significant risk factor for the development of uroseptic shock from calculous APN. Emergency drainage to decompress the obstructed urinary tract is mandatory as an initial urological intervention for the patients with lower serum albumin level.Urol Int
Source: Urologia Internationalis - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research