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Obstetric acute renal failure 1956-1987.

J H Turney1, C M Ellis, F M Parsons

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British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
|June 1, 1989
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Severe acute renal failure (ARF) in women due to obstetric causes has a 78.6% one-year survival rate with dialysis. Improvements in obstetric care have led to a significant decline in these cases.

Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Obstetrics
  • Critical Care Medicine

Background:

  • Obstetric complications are a significant cause of acute renal failure (ARF) in women.
  • Dialysis has been a crucial intervention for managing severe ARF in this population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the survival rates and long-term renal function of women with obstetric ARF treated with dialysis.
  • To identify factors influencing survival in this patient group.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 142 women with obstetric ARF treated by dialysis between 1956 and 1987.
  • Assessment of one-year and 25-year patient survival.
  • Evaluation of renal function in long-term survivors.

Main Results:

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  • One-year survival was 78.6%, favorable compared to other ARF causes.
  • Abortion, hemorrhage, and preeclampsia accounted for 95% of cases; abortion had the best survival (82.9%).
  • Acute cortical necrosis (12.7%) had 100% mortality after 6 years; increasing age adversely affected survival.

Conclusions:

  • Dialysis offers a favorable survival rate for obstetric ARF.
  • Improved obstetric care and reduced illegal abortions have decreased the incidence of obstetric ARF.
  • Survivors demonstrated normal renal function long-term, with 25-year survival at 71.6%.