Perinephric Abscess: A Review of 26 Cases

Abstract

Cases (26) of perinephric abscess were analyzed according to incidence, etiology, laboratory findings, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, radiographic findings, operative procedures, mortality and associated diseases. Of the abscess cultures 67% were gram-negative organisms, most commonly Proteus, and 76% of the abscesses were directly attributable to renal causes, mainly nephrolithiasis. Diabetes mellitus occurred in only 3 of 26 cases.