Treatment:

To treat perirenal abscess, the pus can be drained through a catheter that is placed through the skin or with surgery. Antibiotics should also be given, at first through a vein (IV).

Expectations (prognosis):

In general, quick diagnosis and treatment of perirenal abscess should lead to a good outcome. Kidney stones must be treated to avoid further infections.

In rare cases, the infection can spread beyond the kidney area and into the bloodstream, which can be deadly.

Complications:

If you have kidney stones, the infection may not go away.

Calling your health care provider:

Call your health care provider if you have a history of kidney stones and develop:

• Abdominal pain
• Burning with urination
• Chills
• Fever
• Urinary tract infection