Original Research Article
Year: 2018 | Month: December | Volume: 5 | Issue: 12 | Pages: 9-12
A Study of Etiological Factors of Pregnancy Related Acute Kidney Injury
Dr. Alakananda1, Dr B. K Dutta2, Dr Sanghamitra Das3
1Professor, 2Associate Professor, 3Post Graduate Trainee,
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Gauhati Medical College and Hospital, Guwahati, Assam
Corresponding Author: Dr Sanghamitra Das
ABSTRACT
Background: Pregnancy related acute kidney injury (PRAKI) contributes to 3.7% of overall acute kidney injury cases in Indian subcontinent. It is a major cause of maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality in developing countries.
Objectives: To determine the etiological factors of PRAKI and its relation with various parameters.
Methodology: A total of 50 patients with PRAKI were enrolled in this hospital based observational study. Cases were divided according to KDIGO criteria and were analysed in relation to age, parity, pregnancy status, mode of delivery, etiological factors.
Results: Aetiology was found to be multifactorial with sepsis in majority of cases (92%) and maximum cases were in the postpartum period.
Key words: PRAKI, AKI, KDIGO
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