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Acute Renal Failure in the Surgical Patient

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Renal Failure and Replacement Therapies

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Abstract

Acute renal failure (ARF) is a potential complication of any surgical procedure. In general, the risk of ARF is increased in patients with underlying vascular disease, diabetes mellitus, or chronic kidney disease. High-risk situations include cardiovascular, hepatobiliary, and trauma surgery, especially if performed as an emergency.

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  1. Consultant Nephrology and Critical Care, Intensive Care Unit, St Thomas’ Hospital, London, UK

    Marlies Ostermann

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  1. Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK

    Sara Blakeley BM, MRCP, EDIC

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Ostermann, M. (2008). Acute Renal Failure in the Surgical Patient. In: Blakeley, S. (eds) Renal Failure and Replacement Therapies. Competency-Based Critical Care. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84628-937-8_6

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