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[Acute kidney failure in Morocco].

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Presse Medicale (Paris, France : 1983)
|September 16, 1989
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Acute renal failure (ARF) in 172 patients was primarily caused by acute tubular necrosis, often linked to infection. Infection was also the most common complication, contributing to a 21% mortality rate in this study.

Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Internal Medicine
  • Critical Care

Context:

  • Study conducted at Ibn-Rochd hospital between February 1983 and February 1988.
  • Involved 172 patients (113 men, 59 women) with a mean age of 36 years admitted for acute renal failure (ARF).
  • Oliguria or anuria observed in 76.2% of patients upon admission.

Purpose:

  • To analyze the causes, management, complications, and outcomes of acute renal failure (ARF).
  • To identify the most frequent lesions and etiological factors contributing to ARF.
  • To assess the effectiveness of dialysis treatments and overall mortality rates.

Summary:

  • The majority of ARF cases (73.8%) occurred in a medical context, followed by obstetrical (15%) and surgical (11%) settings.
  • Renal parenchymal causes were most common (141 cases), with acute tubular necrosis (ATN) being the predominant lesion (104 cases), frequently associated with infection (72%).

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  • Infection was the most frequent complication, and the overall mortality rate was 21% (36 deaths).

    • Impact:

    • Highlights the significant role of infection in the etiology and complications of ARF, particularly ATN.
    • Provides data on the utilization and duration of hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis in ARF management.
    • Contributes to understanding ARF epidemiology and outcomes in a specific hospital setting, informing clinical practice and further research.