Acute renal failure in orthotopic liver transplantation.
Acute renal failure (ARF) is a frequent complication of orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) and is a major cause of mortality and morbidity. We report the incidence, management and outcome of ARF in OLT patients during the first year of a liver transplant programme.
Thomas
G
G
Department of Anaesthesia, St. Vincent's Hospital, Dublin.
Kelly
D
D
Norris
S
S
Crosby
O
O
Hegarty
J
J
Crowley
K
K
McEntee
G
G
Traynor
O
O
Watson
A
A
Keogh
B
B
D058186:Acute Kidney Injury / Q000209:etiology* / Q000401:mortality / Q000628:therapy; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D016031:Liver Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000401:mortality; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D006435:Renal Dialysis; D015996:Survival Rate; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents