Background Acute kidney injury (AKI) after cardiac surgery is associated with adverse
outcomes. Venous congestion can impair kidney function, but few tools are available to …

Acute kidney injury (AKI) in the perioperative period is a common complication and is
associated with increased morbidity and mortality. A standard definition and staging system …

Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a syndrome that entails a rapid decline in kidney function with or
without injury. The consequences of AKI among acutely ill patients are dire and lead to …

Cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury (CSA-AKI) affects up to 42% of cardiac
surgery patients. CSA-AKI is multifactorial, with low abdominal perfusion pressure often …

Background Elevations of intraabdominal pressure during laparoscopic procedures may
lead to oliguria or anuria in mammals. Despite this, previous research has not been able to …

Introduction: According to different authors, cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury
(CSA-AKI) incidence can be as high as 20–50%. This complication increases postoperative …

Renal tissue hypoxia has been implicated as a critical mediatory factor in multiple forms of
acute kidney injury (AKI), including in sepsis. In sepsis, whole-kidney measures of …

It is conceivable to view the peritoneal cavity as a separate and specialized compartment.
Any events, which occur within this compartment are initially “compartmentalized,” but …

Background This study investigated the effect of intravenous administration of verapamil in
prevention of the injury caused by free oxygen radicals generated in a rabbit …

Perioperative AKI is prevalent and associated with significant morbidity and mortality.
Considering the lack of effective preventive or therapeutic interventions, this review focuses …