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MRI Shows Sac Above Kidney, Infected. Bag Put To Drain, Taken Antibiotics. How Long Should This Bag Be Worn?
My friend had severe pain. At emergency, with MRI & Cat Scan..they found a 'sack' formed above his kidney..which we is infected.. A 'bag' was put on..to drain it. Hes had this for 4 weeks now.. (not in hospital)..the drainage is getting less.... At first he was on antibotics..is not now. What is the prognosis of his future..will he have to wear this bag a long time.. the drs. had said perhaps 4-6 mths........ What comes next??
Sat, 5 Oct 2013
Hi,
I don't understand the term bag above kidney. I guess probably his kidneys are dilated because of some obstruction. And the kidney has become bag like and it was infected. I suppose that's why they have kept a tube drain. Further course will be to asses kidney function by doing a scan called DTPA renogram and further treatment according to scan report.
Regards
I don't understand the term bag above kidney. I guess probably his kidneys are dilated because of some obstruction. And the kidney has become bag like and it was infected. I suppose that's why they have kept a tube drain. Further course will be to asses kidney function by doing a scan called DTPA renogram and further treatment according to scan report.
Regards
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