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Acute renal failure following pulmonary surgery
J D Urschel1, J G Antkowiak, H Takita
1Division of Thoracic Surgery, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, New York 14263-0001.
The Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery
|June 1, 1994
Summary
Acute renal failure (ARF) after pulmonary surgery is rare, occurring in 0.4% of patients. ARF in this context carries a high mortality rate, often linked to sepsis and respiratory failure.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Thoracic Surgery
- Critical Care Medicine
Background:
- Acute renal failure (ARF) is a serious complication following major surgery.
- Pulmonary surgery, particularly extensive resections for thoracic malignancies, presents unique challenges for renal function.
- Understanding the incidence and outcomes of ARF post-pulmonary surgery is crucial for patient management.