A Study of Maternal and Foetal Outcome in Pregnancy Related Acute Kidney Injury
Journal Title: Scholars International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Year 2018, Vol 1, Issue 5
Abstract
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 foetal morbidity and mortality in developing countries. To find out the maternal and foetal outcome in cases of pregnancy related acute kidney injury. A total of 50 patients with PRAKI were enrolled in this hospital based observational study. Cases were divided according to KDIGO criteria and maternal and foetal outcome were analysed in relation to age, parity, pregnancy status, mode of delivery, etiological factors and need for dialysis. Out of 50 cases mortality was 14% (7 cases). Aetiology was found to be multifactorial with sepsis in majority of cases (92%) and maximum cases were in the postpartum period. All the expired cases belonged to multipara group and all having anaemia and toxaemia of pregnancy. Out of 17 dialysed patients 29.4% (5 cases) expired.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Alakananda . , Dr B. K Dutta, Dr Sanghamitra Das
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