Can Urinary KIM-1 and NGAL Predict Management Endoscopic Surgery in Acute Unilateral Obstructive Stone Disease? Results from a Prospective Cohort Study

Conclusion: KIM-1 and NGAL can be used in our assessment of renal function in patients with AUOSD, even if sCr is normal. Also, these biomarkers can predict the presence of hydronephrosis. It can be helpful in determining the time of surgical treatment, as well as providing information in the follow-up of patients with JJ stents after treatment.Urol Int
Source: Urologia Internationalis - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research