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Renal function impairment caused by intravenous urography. A prospective study

J L Teruel, R Marcén, J M Onaindía

    Archives of Internal Medicine
    |September 1, 1981
    PubMed
    Summary

    Intravenous urography (IVU) can impair kidney function, especially in patients with pre-existing renal insufficiency (RI) or high blood pressure (BP). Most cases are mild and reversible, but awareness of risk factors is crucial.

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    Area of Science:

    • Radiology
    • Nephrology
    • Medical Imaging

    Background:

    • Intravenous urography (IVU) is a common diagnostic imaging procedure.
    • Assessing the impact of IVU on renal function is critical, particularly in vulnerable patient populations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the incidence and risk factors of renal function impairment following intravenous urography (IVU).
    • To determine the reversibility and severity of contrast-induced nephropathy after IVU.

    Main Methods:

    • Prospective evaluation of renal function in 124 patients before and after IVU.
    • Analysis of predisposing factors including renal insufficiency (RI), high blood pressure (BP), age, proteinuria, and single functioning kidney.

    Main Results:

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    • Renal impairment occurred in 55% of patients with RI versus 15% without RI.
    • High BP was a significant risk factor in patients without RI (28.6% vs 10.5%).
    • Most renal impairment was mild and reversible within 12 days; one patient had irreversible failure.

    Conclusions:

    • The incidence of renal function impairment after IVU is significant, particularly in patients with RI and high BP.
    • While often mild and reversible, contrast-induced nephropathy necessitates careful patient selection and monitoring.
    • Renal insufficiency and high blood pressure are the primary predisposing factors for IVU-related renal impairment.