Emphysematous Pyelonephritis on POCUS If hydronephrosis ...

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Emphysematous Pyelonephritis on POCUS



If hydronephrosis on POCUS is anechoic, then what is in the renal pelvis of this pt?

Echogenic debris and scattered foci of air visualized filling a dilated renal pelvis - think emphysematous pyonephrosis! Pt received abx & IR for drain. The pt did well!



Dr. John Moeller @ https://twitter.com/JMoeller_EUS



#Emphysematous #Pyelonephritis #EPN #POCUS #Clinical #Ultrasound #Kidney

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Dr. Gerald Diaz

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