Concurrent emphysematous pyelonephritis and thigh necrotizing fasciitis after intramuscular administration of diclofenac.

We report a case of emphysematous pyelonephritis and necrotizing fasciitis of the left thigh after intramuscular administration of diclofenac that improved with aggressive management including broad-spectrum antibiotics, nephrectomy and surgical intervention. PMID: 25394447 [PubMed - in process]

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25394447?dopt=Abstract

Source: Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation - November 1, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Amiri FS, Foroughi A Tags: Saudi J Kidney Dis Transpl Source Type: research