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World J Clin Cases. Apr 6, 2022; 10(10): 3268-3277
Published online Apr 6, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i10.3268
Published online Apr 6, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i10.3268
Table 3 Definition of risk groups
| Risk group | Definition |
| Mild | No septicemia; CT: Emphysematous lesion < 1 cm2 in the kidney, solitary or multiple; Percutaneous drainage is necessary/inapplicable |
| Moderate | No septicemia; CT: Emphysematous lesion involving equal or less than half of the kidney; Amenable to percutaneous drainage |
| Severe | Septicemia; CT: Emphysematous lesion involving more than half of the kidney and/or perinephric extension |
- Citation: Ma LP, Zhou N, Fu Y, Liu Y, Wang C, Zhao B. Emphysematous pyelonephritis: Six case reports and review of literature. World J Clin Cases 2022; 10(10): 3268-3277
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2307-8960/full/v10/i10/3268.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.v10.i10.3268