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Renal functions in obstructive jaundice: a pre and post operative assessment
D Govil1, A C Anand, M C Mishra
1Department of Gastroenterology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi.
The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India
|March 1, 1993
Summary
Obstructive jaundice surgery poses renal failure risks. Preoperative hydration and mannitol therapy can improve outcomes, but vigilance for acute tubular necrosis is crucial.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Oncology
Background:
- Surgical obstructive jaundice is linked to a higher risk of postoperative acute renal failure.
- Evaluating renal function in patients undergoing surgery for obstructive jaundice is critical.
Observation:
- A prospective study assessed renal function in 32 patients with obstructive jaundice before and after biliary decompression.
- While mean renal function variables showed no significant change, two patients developed acute renal failure.
Findings:
- One patient with pre-operative cholangitis developed acute tubular necrosis.
- Another patient with pancreatic carcinoma experienced postoperative acute renal failure.
- Overall outcomes were satisfactory, potentially due to meticulous fluid and mannitol administration.
Implications:
- Special preoperative care, including hydration and mannitol, is vital for managing patients with obstructive jaundice.
- This approach may mitigate the risk of acute renal failure in this patient population.
- Further research could explore optimal perioperative strategies for renal protection.