Acute Renal Failure in the Elderly in the Nephrology Department of Aristide Le Dantec Hospital in Senegal: About 45 Cases

Introduction: The incidence of acute renal failure (ARF) increases with age. In Senegal, few studies have described the epidemiology of ARF in the elderly. The aim of our study is to establish the epidemiological profile of elderly patients with ARF, identify the causes of ARF in the elderly and assess treatment and prognosis. Methods: We conducted a descriptive and retrospective study over a five-year period from 2011 to 2015 involving patients aged 60 and over, treated for ARI during the study period. Data entry and analysis were done on Epi info 7.3. Results: We included a total of 45 patients. The prevalence of ARF was 3.34%. The mean age was 70.31 years (60 - 83) and the sex ratio was 3.5. Phytotherapy was found in 68.9%, hypertension was found in 68.9%, and diabetes was found in 31.1%. Prostate hypertrophy was found in 53.4% of patients. Pre-renal ARF was the most common (46.6%). Most of the cases, 66.67%, were at Stage 3 of KDIGO. The most common etiologies were respectively tumor (35.5%) and infection (20%). The most common complications were respectively hyperkalemia (33.3%) and hyponatremia (33.3%). Recovery was complete in 62.6% of cases, partial in 37.8% of patients and 13.3% of patients ended up on chronic hemodialysis. Mortality was 4.4%. Conclusion: Herbal medicine, hypertension and diabetes are frequently associated with ARF in the elderly. This justifies increased monitoring of the elderly subject with these conditions in order to subject him to early and appropriate care.

Acute Renal Failure in COVID-19 Patients in Intensive Care at the CHU du Point G in Mali

Introduction: SARS-CoV-2 (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Corona-virus 2) causes an acute respiratory disease with interstitial and alveolar pneumonia, which can affect several organs including the kidneys [1] [2] [3]. As Mali is no stranger to this pandemic, we report our experience of the management of cases of kidney failure observed in the COVID-19 intensive care unit at the Point G University Hospital Centre (CHU). The aim of this work was to characterise acute renal failure in COVID-19 patients in intensive care, describing the management methods used and determining the vital prognosis. Materials and Methods: This was a retrospective descriptive study, covering an 18-month period from April 2020 to September 2021. We included all patients admitted to the COVID-19 intensive care unit on the basis of a positive RT-PCR and/or the presence of ground-glass images on thoracic computed tomography. Results: We selected 232 patients admitted for COVID-19. Acute Renal Failure (ARF) developed in 71 patients (30.6%). The stages of AKI according to KDIGO were Stage 1 in 28.2%, Stage 2 in 18.3% and Stage 3 in 53.5%. The mean age was 63.96 years, with a standard deviation of 16.6, and males accounted for the majority (71.8%). Organic ARF was found in 80.3% of cases. Risk factors and comorbidities for ARF included advanced age (60.6%), male sex (71.8%), hypertension (52.1%), diabetes (21.1%), invasive mechanical ventilation (71.8%) and septic shock (56.3%). Extra renal purification (haemodialysis) was used in 29.6% of patients. Admission to intensive care ranged from 7 days to 14 days in 43.7% of cases. More than half the patients (52.1%) were in critical condition on admission. Death occurred in 76.1% of patients. Conclusion: ARF appears to occur more frequently in patients with severe COVID-19. It is associated with a poor prognosis.

Vancomycin dosing in an obese patient with acute renal failure:A case report and review of literature

BACKGROUND Vancomycin is the most commonly used drug for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.The empirical clinical doses of vancomycin based on non-obese patients may not be optimal for obese ones.CASE SUMMARY This study reports a case of vancomycin dosing adjustment in an obese patient(body mass index 78.4 kg/m2)with necrotizing fasciitis of the scrotum and left lower extremity accompanied with acute renal failure.Dosing adjustment was performed based on literature review and factors that influence pharmacokinetic parameters are analyzed.The results of the blood drug concentration monitoring confirmed the successful application of our dosing adjustment strategy in this obese patient.Total body weight is an important consideration for vancomycin administration in obese patients,which affects the volume of distribution and clearance of vancomycin.The alterations of pharmacokinetic parameters dictate that vancomycin should be dose-adjusted when applied to obese patients.At the same time,the pathophysiological status of patients,such as renal function,which also affects the dose adjustment of the patient,should be considered.CONCLUSION Monitoring vancomycin blood levels in obese patients is critical to help adjust the dosing regimen to ensure that vancomycin concentrations are within the effective therapeutic range and to reduce the incidence of renal injury.

ACUTE RENAL FAILURE AFTER OPEN-HEART OPERATION

Eight Patients with acute renal failure who received open-heart operation were compared with other eight patients without renal failure.A method or early diagnosis or acute renal failure was developed.When kidney function deteriorated, the urinary output decreased dramatically,meanwhile the blood urea nitrogen began to rise,two lines crossed and formed a valuable point.But they never crossed in patients without renal failure.Then we used perito-dialysis to treat these patients and got good result.

Rhabdomyolysis after the Intake of Illicit Drugs as a Cause of Acute Renal Failure

Background: Rhabdomyolysis (RM) is striate muscle-cell damage with the release of intracellular substances to the circulation—myoglobin, muscular enzymes, potassium, etc., with or without the development of acute renal injury. RM due to the intake of illicit and controlled substances, including cocaine, amphetamine and its derivates, cannabis, and alcohol abuse is a common cause of acute renal failure in adolescents and adults. Aim: to alert clinicians to the need of early diagnosis and treatment of RM due to the intake of controlled substances and energy drinks. Case Presentation: We describe a 20-year-old male patient with acute renal failure due to rhabdomyolysis after the intake of controlled substances, energy drinks, physical efforts and dehydration. The renal biopsy revealed acute tubular injury. After rehydration, alkalization, temporary dialysis treatment, intravenous corticosteroids and symptomatic treatment the patient restored renal function. Conclusion: RM can be a severe life-threatening complication of the intake of controlled substances combined with strenuous physical activity, energy drinks and dehydration. The described case represents a typical scenario of RM developing secondary to controlled substance abuse in combination with alcohol and strenuous physical activity. The prompt diagnosis and the timely initiation of supportive (rehydration and alkalization) and corticosteroid therapy and the early dialysis lead to fast resolution of renal failure. The clinicians should keep in mind illicit drugs, alcohol and energy drinks and physical efforts as possible triggers of RM and acute kidney injury, especially in young people.

Acute Renal Failure Secondary to Paracetamol Intoxication: A Case Report

Renal damage secondary to paracetamol intoxication is rare, estimated between 1% and 2% of intoxication cases. Its pathophysiology is still debated, the clinical involvement consisting in an acute tubular necrosis with a good prognosis if it is rapidly treated. Renal damage can sometimes occur without prior hepatic damage, and the onset of renal manifestations is generally between the 2nd and 7th day after taking paracetamol. If its management remains exclusively symptomatic, its late onset can sometimes lead to serious metabolic complications. It is therefore important to systematically monitor renal function following paracetamol drug intoxication. We report the case of a 60-year-old male subject hospitalized for the management of voluntary drug intoxication (VDI) with paracetamol complicated by acute hepatocellular failure and acute renal failure. His management required extrarenal purification (hemodialysis) and the evolution was favorable with recovery ad integrumof renal function. Conclusion: Although less known and of unelucidated physiopathology, nephrotoxicity secondary to voluntary drug intoxication with paracetamol is a reality and can lead in extreme cases to the use of extrarenal purification technique (hemodialysis).

Bilateral stones as a cause of acute renal failure in the emergency department

BACKGROUND: Acute renal failure(ARF) due to obstructive uropathy is a urological emergency. The standard radiological investigations in the emergency setting include X-ray, ultrasonography and computed tomography. But occasionally the cause of obstruction may be elusive.METHODS: We present a case of obstructive uropathy due to bilateral stones presenting as acute renal failure. The patient underwent successful shock wave lithotripsy(SWL) for dissolution of calculi.RESULTS: The patient was successfully treated, and reported asymptomatic in a follow-up.CONCLUSION: Close collaboration between nephrological, urological, and radiological services is required.

A Case of Acute Renal Failure Associated with IgG4-Related Disease Presenting Both Tubulointerstitial Nephritis and Retroperitoneal Fibrosis

We report a case of IgG4-related disease presenting both tubulointerstitial nephritis and retroperitoneal fibrosis causing acute renal failure in a 63-year-old male. He was admitted to our hospital because of acute renal failure requiring emergent hemodialysis. Computed tomography showed a soft-tissue density mass with an irregular border in the retroperitoneum. The mass involved bilateral ureters and had caused acute renal failure by bilateral hydronephrosis. Because of a history of uveitis and high IgG4 levels, we considered a diagnosis of retroperitoneal fibrosis, IgG4-related disease. Kidney biopsy revealed IgG4-related kidney disease with interstitial nephritis. After relief of urinary obstruction by inserting ureteral catheters into the bilateral ureters, renal function recovered.

Analyzing risk factors for postoperative acute renal failure requiring dialysis after valve surgery

Objective To evaluate risk factors for postoperative acute renal failure requiring dialysis (ARF-D) after hear valve surgery. Methods Adult patients (age≤18 years) underwent valve surgery with preoperative serum creati nine 【 300 μmol / L were included between January 2005 and December 2008. Fifty patients developed ARF-D

Prognostic values of serum cystatin C and β2 microglobulin, urinary β2 microglobulin and N-acetyl-β-D-glucosaminidase in early acute renal failure after liver transplantation

Background Acute renal failure （ARF） after liver transplantation is associated with high mortality and morbidity. Early therapeutic or preventive intervention is hampered by the lack of early effective prognostic factors. Recent studies indicated that serum levels of cystatin C and β2-microglobulin （β2 MG） as well as urinary β2 MG and N-acetyI-β-D- glucosaminidase （NAG） would increase in patients with early and mild renal impairment. In this study, these factors were detected during the different stages in patients who accepted orthotopic liver transplantation （OLT）, and their feasibilities to predict early ARF after OLT were also analyzed. Methods Sixty patients with normal blood urea nitrogen （BUN） and serum creatinine （SCr） who received modified piggyback liver transplantation without veno-venous bypass were prospectively studied. Blood samples were drawn from patients for the determination of serum β2 MG（n=60）, SCr （n=60） and serum Cystatin C （n=39） at following 5 intervals： before operation （TO）, 20 minutes before anhepatic phase （T1）, 25 minutes in anhepatic （T2）, 60 minutes after reperfusion （T3） and at the end of operation（T4）. Urinary B2 MG （n=60） and NAG （n=60） were also examined at following 3 intervals： before operation （TO）, 60 minutes after reperfusion （T3） and at the end of operation （T4）. According to the Rimola A criteria of ARF in 24 hours after operation, all the patients were divided into two groups： ARF group and non-ARF group. The data were statistically analyzed to evaluate the feasibiliy of regarding these factors as prognostic factors for early ARF after liver transplantation in patients with normal SCr and BUN before operation. Results Ten of sixty cases showed ARF（16.7%）. The Logistic regression analysis showed that the levels of serum and urinary β2 MG as well as serum cystatin C before operation were correlated with early ARF after liver transplantation （P 〈0.05）, while only serum levels of cystatin C and Cr at the end of operation correlated with early ARF （P〈0.05, P〈0.01） after liver transplantation. The serum β2 MG, Cystatin C, SCr and urinary β2 MG levels in ARF group were much more higher than that in non-ARF group（P 〈0.05, P 〈0.01）. There were significant differences between the correct and false predictive positive ratios of serum cystatin C, serum and urinary β2 MG levels before operation （P 〈0.05, P 〈0.01）, while only SCr showed significant difference between these groups at the end of operation （P 〈0.01）. Conclusions The results revealed that there was potential renal damage among those patients who demonstrated normal SCr and BUN before operation, and that liver transplantation could aggravate this damage and causing ARF. Here we provided the prognostic values of serum Cystatin C, β2 MG, urinary β2 MG and NAG in patients with early acute renal failure after liver transplantation.

Quantitative evaluation of acute renal failure in rabbits with contrast-enhanced ultrasound

Background Assessment of perfusion in the early period of acute renal failure （ARF） is important,and can not be made by conventional ultrasound.The aim of this study was to prospectively test in a rabbit ARF model whether real-time contrast-enhanced ultrasound （CEUS） can quantitatively evaluate the hemodynamic changes of renal cortex in the early period.Methods The model of ARF was induced in 30 healthy New Zealand white rabbits （2.5-3.0 kg）,by intramuscular injection of 50% glycerin solution （12 ml/kg）.CEUS were performed on right kidneys before,6 and 24 hours after glycerin injection.CEUS quantitative indexes were measured in renal cortex using QLAB software.Comparisons between different stages were performed using paired t test.The sensitivity of CEUS in diagnosing ARF was compared with blood serum urea nitrogen （BUN）,serum creatinine （SCr） level and color Doppler flow imaging （CDFI）.Results Among quantitative indexes,time to peak （TTP） and area under curve （AUC） increased significantly from （5.86±2.57） seconds and （124.4±46.7） dB.s before glycerin injection to （7.66±2.05） seconds and （288.1±64.9） dB.s 6 hours after injection （P 〈0.05）.Slope rate of ascending curve （A） and descending curve （α） decreased slightly from （3.00±1.22） dB/s and （0.19±0.15） 1/s to （2.80±1.45） dB.s and （0.09±0.02） 1/s （P 〈0.05）.Twenty-four hours later,only AUC increased significantly from （124.4±46.7） dB.s to （466.2±52.2） dB.s （P〈0.05）.Conclusion Quantitative indexes of CEUS might be useful in predicting the hemodynamic changes of renal cortex in the early six hours of ARF model.

Isolated non-compaction of ventricular myocardium in a victim of the Wenchuan earthquake with crush syndrome and acute renal failure

Non-compaction of the ventricular myocardium （NVM） is a rare congenital genetic heart defect that was initially reported 17 years ago by means of autopsy; few cases have been published since then. It has been classified as the primary inherited cardiomyopathy by the American Heart Association Scientific Statement in 2006 under contemporary definitions and classification of cardiomyopathies. It is caused by an arrested development of muscle fiber compaction, a process that normally takes place dunng early embryogenesls, which is characterized by numerous sinusoids or trabeculae that are excessive in number and abnormal in prominence and by deep intratrabecular recesses covered by endothelium that exhibits continuity with ventricular endocardium. It usually involves one and/or more segments of the left ventricle, while the clinical manifestations are highly variable,

An Experimental Study on the Mechanism of Anisodamini Hydrobromidum in Treating Acute Ischemic Renal Failure

In order to explore the mechanism of anisodamini hydrobromidum (654-2) in treating acute ischemic renal failure, the model of acute ischemic renal failure in white New Zealand rabbits was established to dynamically observe and statistically analyze the intracellular concentration changes of free calcium([Ca(2+)]i) and inositol triphosphate (IP3). The results showed that the levels of [Ca(2+)], and IP3 in acute renal failure group were higher than those in control group (P<0. 01). However, the levels of [Ca(2+)]i and IP3 in 654-2 treated group were significantly lower than those in acute renal failure group (P<0. 001). It was concluded that 654-2 could alleviate Ca(2+)-overload in renal histocytes in acute ischemic renal failure. The protective mechanism is associated with intracellular reduction of IP3.

Prophylaxis and Therapy of Isaria felina on Acute Renal Failure Induced by Glycerin in Rats

Objective To evaluate the prophylaxis and therapy of Isaria felina(IF) on glycerin-induced acute renal failure(ARF) in rats.Methods Forty male Wistar rats were divided into control,model,Uremic Clearance Granule(UCG,positive control),high-and low-dose IF groups.Rats in the high-and low-dose IF groups were ig administered with 200 and 100 mg/kg IF,respectively,while rats were ig administered with 3.6 g/kg UCG successively for 7 d to establish UCG group.The rats in model,control,and drug-treated groups were im injected with 8 mL/kg 50% glycerin after drinking was quitted for 24 h to induce ARF in rats.The drugs were continued to give thereafter.The level of blood urea nitrogen(BUN) and serum creatinine(SCr) were determined 24 and 72 h after the injection of glycerin,also the kidney was dissected for pathology examination.Results Im injection with 8 mL/kg 50% glycerin could successfully induce ARF in rats.The dose of 200 mg/kg IF could reduce the high levels of BUN and SCr,and ameliorate the pathological damage of the kidney.Conclusion IF has good protective and therapeutic effects on ARF and it is a potential and valuable Chinese herb for ARF.

Treatment of infant postrenal acute renal failure followingobstruction due to upper urinary calculi

The surgical emergency treatments and cura-tive effects of postrenal acute renal failure following obstruction due to upper urinary calculi in infants were evaluated.Of the 13 infants with postrenal acute renal failure following obstruction due to upper urinary calculi,11 received retrograded catheterizations of the ureter with semi-rigid ureteroscopy(F 6.8),and two received open ureterolithotomy.The results showed that only one infant had anuresis and continuous reduction of hemoglobin 5 h after the open ureterolithotomy and received exploration via excision and peritoneal dialysis,and the remaining 12 patients well recovered in this group.The renal function of all the patients was restored without postoperative complications.It is concluded that the retrograded catheterization of the ureter with ureteroscopy is a minimally invasive,safe and effective therapy for postrenal acute renal failure following obstruction due to upper urinary calculi in infants.For those infants whose urethras are thin and small,the open ureterolithotomy is a suitable method.But patients with bleeding tendency need to be corrected prior to the open ureterotomy to remove obstructions.

Risk factors related to acute renal failure after cardiac surgery for congenital heart disease in low body weight infants

Background Acute renal failure （ARF） is a common complication and a very important cause of postoperative death in children with congenital heart disease. Large cohort investigation of the morbidity and related risk factors for ARF in very young and low-body-weight children in China is still absent. Methods Data of 518 infants after cardiac surgery were analyzed retrospectively. The correlation between multivariate risk factors and ARF after cardiac surgery was analyzed by logistic regression. Results The incidence of postoperative ARF within 30 days was 6.9% （n = 36）. High RACHS-1 Score, long duration of CPB, rethoracotomy exploration and postoperative low cardiac output were independent risk factors of ARF. There were statistical significances in intensive care unit staying [（21.73 ± 7.28） days vs （7.41 ± 3.76） days], P 0. 001] and mortality （27.8% vs 7.5%, P 0. 001） between the patients with or without ARF. Conclusions Acute renal failure is a key negative factor for the survivors after cardiac surgery for congenital heart disease in very young patients with low body weight. High RACHS-1 Score, long duration of CPB, rethoracotomy exploration and postoperative low cardiac output are independent risk factors for development of ARF.

Blood purification therapy in treatment of acute renal failure in infants with melamine-induced stones

Background In 2008, infants in some areas of China suffered from stones of the urinary system which were caused by melamine-contaminated milk formula. Most of the infants were asymptomatic, and a few suffered from acute renal failure induced by urinary obstruction by stones. This study aimed to assess the significance of blood purification therapy in treatment of infants with acute obstructive oligo-anuric renal failure. Corrective perception, timely diagnosis, and active treatment of this complex disease are critical factors that guarantee a quick recovery of renal function of infants and help them to prevent multiple organ system failure. Methods Thirteen infants with acute renal failure induced by urinary multiple obstruction caused by melamine-containing stones who had been admitted to Beijing Children＇s Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University in 2008 were investigated for the epidemiological characteristics, image features and indications of dialysis. All these infants were treated with dialysis. The efficacy of dialysis was compared with that of two control groups treated with cystoscopic retrograde catheterization into the ureter and medical treatment for the recovery of renal function. Results The 13 infants with life-threatening complications treated with dialysis showed a blood urea nitrogen （BUN） level of （30.9±7.9） mmol/L and a creatinine （Cr） level of （572±173）umol/L. Of these infants, 8 were treated with peritoneal dialysis （PD）, and 5 with hemodialysis （HD）. Ten infants recovered to urinate 24-72 hours after dialysis and 3 infants with persistent ureteral obstruction were further treated with cystoscopic retrograde catheterization into the ureter for drainage and urination resumed soon after the operation. The average time of PD and HD were （2.1±0.8） days and （1.2±0.4） days, respectively. The total average time of PD and HD dialysis was （1.77±0.83） days. The recovery time of renal function of infants after dialysis was （3.08±1.20） days, comparable to that of the two control groups treated with catheterization with a cystoscope or by medication. There was no significant difference in the recovery time of renal function among the three groups （P 〉0.05）. Conclusions Melamine-contaminated milk formula may cause urinary stones and obstructive acute renal failure in infants. Dialysis is suggested to treat life-threatening complications such as hyperkalemia, oliguria or anuria if surgical intervention fails. If possible, hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis can be performed early. Blood purification is feasible to help the infants overcome the critical stage of acute renal failure. Surgical measures can be taken to remove the obstruction if necessary.

Diagnosis and treatment of melamine-associated urinary calculus complicated with acute renal failure in infants and young children

Background Infants in some areas of China developed urinary lithiasis after being fed with powdered milk that was tainted with melamine in 2008 and very small proportion of the infants developed acute renal failure caused by urinary tract calculus obstruction. The aim of this article was to summarize clinical characteristics, diagnosis and treatment of infants with urinary calculus and acute renal failure developed after being fed with melamine tainted formula milk. Methods Data of infant patients with urinary calculus and acute renal failure due to melamine tainted formula milk admitted to the Beijing Children＇s Hospital Affiliated to the Capital Medical University and the Xuzhou Children＇s Hospital in 2008 were used to analyze the epidemiological characteristics, clinical manifestations, imaging features as well as effects of 4 types of therapies. Results All the 34 infants with urinary calculus were complicated with acute renal failure, their blood urea nitrogen （BUN） was （24.1±8.2） mmol/L and creatinine （Cr） was （384.2±201.2） umol/L. The chemical analysis on the urinary calculus sampled from 15 of the infants showed that the calculus contained melamine and acidum uricum. The time needed for the four types of therapies for returning Cr to normal was （3.5±1.9） days for cystoscopy group, （2.7±1.1） days for lithotomy group, （3.8±2.3） days for dialysis group, and （2.7±1.6） days for medical treatment group, which had no statistically significant difference （P=-0.508）. Renal failure of all the 34 infants was relieved within 1 to 7 days, averaging （3.00±1.78） days. Conclusions Melamine tainted formula milk may cause urinary calculus and obstructive acute renal failure. It is suggested that firstly the patients with urinary calculus complicated with acute renal failure should be treated with dialysis or medication to correct electrolyte disturbance, in particular hyperkalemia, and then relieve the obstruction with available medical and surgical methods as soon as possible. It was observed that the short-term prognosis was satisfactory.

Intra-abdominal hypertension is an independent cause of acute renal failure after orthotopic liver transplantation

An independent association between acute renal failure(ARF)and intra-abdominal hypertension(IAH)after liver transplantation has not been established previously.The aim of this retrospective study was to understand the role of IAH as an independent risk factor for ARF in the early postoperative period.This study involved 62 subjects who underwent liver transplantation.Intra-abdominal pressure(IAP)was measured in the first three days after surgery by using the urinary bladder technique.An IAP of at least 20 mmHg per day was defined as IAH.Clinical parameters between group IAH and group NO-IAH were compared in terms of the incidence of ARF,blood creatinine levels,blood urea nitrogen(BUN)levels,urine volume per hour and glomerular filtration gradient(GFG).Hemodynamic variations were recorded in the first three postoperative days between group ARF and group NO-ARF.The perioperative suspected risk factors of ARF were determined for statistical evaluation using correlation coefficients and logistic regression analysis.In group IAH,45.8%patients developed ARF as against 7.9%in group NO-IAH;GFG was significantly lower at 0–72 h after surgery;and blood creatinine levels,BUN levels,urine volume per hour were significantly different at 24–72 h after surgery compared with group NO-IAH.The patients with ARF were not significantly different from those without ARF in terms of central venous pressure,pulmonary artery pressure and mean arterial pressure(MAP)in the first three postoperative days despite a significant increase in heart rate at 24–72h after operation.Postoperative IAH,intraoperative MAP and intraoperative blood transfusion volume of more than 15 U were found to be independent risk factors for ARF.IAH impaired renal function and was an independent risk factor for ARF after liver transplantation.Routine measurement should be taken to monitor IAP every eight hours postoperatively.