Investigation of urinary neutrophil gelatinase associated lipocalin (NGAL) for early diagnosis of acute kidney injury after percutaneous nephrolithotomy

Conclusions Within different extents after PCNL procedure there was a significant increase in the biomarker of NGAL levels.In order to reduce AKI and other post-operative complications, further studies in a large population of patients seem to be advantageous.
Source: African Journal of Urology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research