Spontaneous Rupture of Pyonephrosis into Peritoneal Cavity: Report of 2 Cases

Authors

  • Krisada Ratana-Olarn The Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Ramathibodi Hospital Medical School, Bangkok, Thailand
  • Phaitun Gojaseni The Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Ramathibodi Hospital Medical School, Bangkok, Thailand

Keywords:

Spontaneous rupture, Pyonephrosis, Peritoneal cavity

Abstract

Two cases of spontaneous rupture of pyonephrosis into the peritoneal cavity were reported. The difficulty in diagnosis and treatment were stressed. A misdiagnosis invariably meant a fatal outcome.

Spontaneous rupture of pyonephrosis into the peritoneal cavity is very rare and is not usually considered as one of the causes of peritonitis. We are reporting on two such cases. The pitfalls, difficulty in diagnosis, and management will be discussed.

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Published

1980-09-30

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Ratana-Olarn K, Gojaseni P. Spontaneous Rupture of Pyonephrosis into Peritoneal Cavity: Report of 2 Cases. Thai J Surg [Internet]. 1980 Sep. 30 [cited 2024 Jul. 18];1(3):86-8. Available from: https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/ThaiJSurg/article/view/249364

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 3 (1980): July - September

Section

Case Reports

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