Following is true of pyonephrosis except:
Ans. (b) Always unilateralRef: Smith 17th Edition, Pages 204-206# In pyonephrosis kidney is a bag of pus.# Most common cause is stones followed by Infected hydronephrosis and acute pyelonephritis# Mostly unilateral but can be bilateral also# Percutaneous nephrostomy is the initial treatment# Subcapsular nephrectomy is needed sometimes.
Commonly associated with renal calculi
Always unilateral
Is a complication of hydronephrosis
Follows acute pyelonephritis
Kidney & Ureturs