Abstract
The clinical condition of perinephric abscess can present dramatically as an acute emergency or insidiously as a chronic condition. The clinical characteristics and contemporary treatment approaches of these different types of perinephric abscess are outlined in this overview of the topic.
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MeSH terms
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Abscess / diagnosis*
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Abscess / microbiology
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Abscess / therapy*
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Acute Disease
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
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Chronic Disease
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Combined Modality Therapy
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Diagnostic Imaging / methods*
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Drainage / methods
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Early Diagnosis
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Female
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Follow-Up Studies
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Humans
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Male
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Perinephritis / diagnosis*
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Perinephritis / microbiology
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Perinephritis / therapy*
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Risk Assessment
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Severity of Illness Index
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods
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Treatment Outcome
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Ultrasonography, Doppler