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Complicated urinary tract infections associated with diabetes mellitus: Pathogenesis, diagnosis and management

2013; Medknow; Volume: 17; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.4103/2230-8210.111637

2230-9500

Mahdi Kamoun, MounaFeki Mnif, FatenHadj Kacem, Z. Bouaziz, Nadia Charfi, Fatma Mnif, BasmaBen Naceur, N. Rekik, M. Abid,

Pediatric Urology and Nephrology Studies

Diabetes mellitus has a number of long-term effects on the genitourinary system. These effects predispose to bacterial urinary tract infections (UTIs) in the patient with diabetes mellitus. Complicated UTIs are also common and potentially life-threatening conditions. They include emphysematous pyelonephritis, emphysematous pyelitis/cystitis, xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis, renal/perirenal abscess, and renal papillary necrosis. Improved outcomes of these entities may be achieved by early diagnosis, knowledge of common predisposing factors, appropriate clinical and radiological assessment, and prompt management. Herein we review complicated UTIs associated with diabetes mellitus in terms of pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, radiological features, and current management options.