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Obstructive acute kidney injury: predictors of mortality and need for renal replacement therapy.

Key takeaways

This study looked at people who had sudden kidney failure caused by a blockage. It found certain signs that predict if a patient will need dialysis or die. This is an observational study, so it shows a link, not proof of cause. It helps doctors spot the most serious cases early.

Who did this work

Dimartino L · Panocchia N · Piccinni CP · Covino M · Franceschi F · Cecere M · Grandaliano G · Pesce F

Source

Article · PubMed, CKD severity and reversal · 2026 Oct 1
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42821181/