Renal failure in patients with cirrhosis.
review · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.mcna.2009.03.003.
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Abstract
Renal failure in cirrhosis poses unique diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. Laboratory values and predictive equations grossly overestimate renal function in patients with cirrhosis. Development of renal failure connotes a worse prognosis; mortality is especially high with hepatorenal syndrome. Classification of the causes of renal failure in patients with cirrhosis is provided with more extensive discussion of selected causes. Finally, a suggested diagnostic approach to renal failure in cirrhosis is given.
Medical subject headings
- Liver Cirrhosis
- Renal Insufficiency