Transient acute kidney injury after major abdominal surgery increases chronic kidney disease risk and 1-year mortality

ConclusionsAlthough most AKI cases after major abdominal surgery recover completely within 7 days, even these patients with transient AKI are at higher risk for 1-year mortality and chronic kidney disease progression compared to patients without AKI.
Source: Journal of Critical Care - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research