author = {Patel, Munna. and Sachan, Rekha. and , Radheshyam. and Sachan2, Pushpalata.}, title = {{Acute renal failure in pregnancy: Tertiary centre experience from north Indian population}}, journal ={Nigerian Medical Journal}, volume ={54}, number ={3}, pages = {191-195}, doi = {10.4103/0300-1652.114586}, year = {2013}, abstract ={Background: Obstetrical acute renal failure ARF is now a rare entity in the developed countries but still a common occurrence in developing countries. Delay in the diagnosis and late referral is associated with increased mortality. This study aimed to evaluate the contributing factors responsible for pregnancy-related acute kidney failure, its relation with mortality and morbidity and outcome measures in these patients. Materials and Methods: Total 520 patients of ARF of various aetiology were admitted, out of these 60 (11.5%) patients were pregnancy-related acute renal failure. Results: ARF Acute renal failure occurred in 32 (53.3%) cases in early part of their pregnancy, whereas in 28 (46.7%) cases in later of the pregnancy. Thirty-two (53.3%) patients had not received any antenatal visit, and had home delivery, 20 (33.4%) patients had delivered in hospitals but without antenatal care and eight (13.3%) patients received antenatal care and delivered in the hospitals. Anuria was observed in 23 (38.3%) cases, remaining 37 (61.7%) cases presented with oliguria. Septicemia was present in 25 (41.7%), hypertensive disorder of pregnancy in 20 (33.3%), haemorrhage in eight (13.3%), abortion in 5 (8.3%), haemolysis elevated liver enzymes low platelets counts (HELLP) syndrome in one (1.67%) and disseminated intravascular coagulation in one (1.67%). (61.7%) patients were not dialyzed, 33 (55%) recovered normal renal function with conservative treatment. Complete recovery was observed in 45 (75%) patients, five (8.4%) patients developed irreversible renal failure. Maternal mortality was nine (15%) and foetal loss was 25 (41.7%). Conclusion: Pregnancy-related ARF is usually a consequence of obstetric complications; it carries very high morbidity and mortality.}, URL ={https://www.nigeriamedj.com/article.asp?issn=0300-1652;year=2013;volume=54;issue=3;spage=191;epage=195;aulast=Patel;t=6}, eprint ={https://www.nigeriamedj.com/article.asp?issn=0300-1652;year=2013;volume=54;issue=3;spage=191;epage=195;aulast=Patel;t=6} }