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Kidney failure

It refers to temporary or permanent damage to kidneys resulting loss of kidney function.

Kidney failure

It refers to temporary or permanent damage to kidneys resulting loss of kidney function.

It can be two types

Acute kidney failure – ( AKI) – it is abrupt and potentially reversible
Chronic kidney disease – CKD – Slowly progressive deterioration of kidney function atleast over three months.

Kidney failure is usually diagnosed and evaluated by physician or nephrologist .

Role of surgical interventions

Acute kidney failure patients with obstructive causes who may benefit from DJ stenting or PCN insertion
Acute or chronic kidney failure patient with infections in urinary tract
Chronic kidney failure – Insertion of Peritoneal dialysis catheters, AV Fistula creation
End stage renal disease – Live or cadaver donated kidney transplant.