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Acute kidney injury in major abdominal surgery: incidence, risk factors, pathogenesis and outcomes

Authors: Joana Gameiro, José Agapito Fonseca, Marta Neves, Sofia Jorge, José António Lopes

Published in: Annals of Intensive Care | Issue 1/2018

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Abstract

Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common complication in patients undergoing major abdominal surgery. Various recent studies using modern standardized classifications for AKI reported a variable incidence of AKI after major abdominal surgery ranging from 3 to 35%. Several patient-related, procedure-related factors and postoperative complications were identified as risk factors for AKI in this setting. AKI following major abdominal surgery has been shown to be associated with poor short- and long-term outcomes. Herein, we provide a contemporary and critical review of AKI after major abdominal surgery focusing on its incidence, risk factors, pathogeny and outcomes.
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Metadata
Title
Acute kidney injury in major abdominal surgery: incidence, risk factors, pathogenesis and outcomes
Authors
Joana Gameiro
José Agapito Fonseca
Marta Neves
Sofia Jorge
José António Lopes
Publication date
01-12-2018
Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Published in
Annals of Intensive Care / Issue 1/2018
Electronic ISSN: 2110-5820
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13613-018-0369-7

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