Review

THE KIDNEY AT RISK: UNDERSTANDING CRUSH SYNDROMERELATED ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY

Volume: 86 Number: 3 October 26, 2023
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THE KIDNEY AT RISK: UNDERSTANDING CRUSH SYNDROMERELATED ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY

Abstract

Crush syndrome (systemic manifestations of traumatic rhabdomyolysis) is the second leading cause of death after earthquakes or other destructive disasters. Crush-related acute kidney injury (AKI) is the most important component of crush syndrome, and medical professionals living in disaster-prone regions should know about its pathophysiology, clinical and laboratory features, complications, and treatment. Pathogenesis of AKI on the basis of crush injuries is multifaceted. The most important mechanism is compartment syndrome-related hypovolemia, and consequent renal hypoperfusion, which may result in ischemic acute tubular necrosis. Also, rhabdomyolysis-related myoglobinuria may result in the formation of kidney-damaging myoglobin casts and direct tubular toxicity. Formation of uric acid plugs, oxidant injury, increased serum levels of cytokines, and still many other factors may take a role in the pathogenesis as well. Crush syndrome can cause serious electrolyte imbalances, sepsis, and bleeding, which can further exacerbate AKI. Early recognition and appropriate management, which includes aggressive hydration and management of electrolyte imbalances can help to prevent or minimize kidney damage. This review provides an overview of the pathophysiology, complications, and treatment of AKI in the context of crush syndrome.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Health Services and Systems (Other)

Journal Section

Review

Publication Date

October 26, 2023

Submission Date

May 16, 2023

Acceptance Date

May 25, 2023

Published in Issue

Year 2023 Volume: 86 Number: 3

APA
Oto, Ö. A., & Sever, M. Ş. (2023). THE KIDNEY AT RISK: UNDERSTANDING CRUSH SYNDROMERELATED ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY. Journal of Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, 86(3), 245-253. https://doi.org/10.26650/IUITFD.1297993
AMA
1.Oto ÖA, Sever MŞ. THE KIDNEY AT RISK: UNDERSTANDING CRUSH SYNDROMERELATED ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY. İst Tıp Fak Derg. 2023;86(3):245-253. doi:10.26650/IUITFD.1297993
Chicago
Oto, Özgür Akın, and Mehmet Şükrü Sever. 2023. “THE KIDNEY AT RISK: UNDERSTANDING CRUSH SYNDROMERELATED ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY”. Journal of Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 86 (3): 245-53. https://doi.org/10.26650/IUITFD.1297993.
EndNote
Oto ÖA, Sever MŞ (October 1, 2023) THE KIDNEY AT RISK: UNDERSTANDING CRUSH SYNDROMERELATED ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY. Journal of Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 86 3 245–253.
IEEE
[1]Ö. A. Oto and M. Ş. Sever, “THE KIDNEY AT RISK: UNDERSTANDING CRUSH SYNDROMERELATED ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY”, İst Tıp Fak Derg, vol. 86, no. 3, pp. 245–253, Oct. 2023, doi: 10.26650/IUITFD.1297993.
ISNAD
Oto, Özgür Akın - Sever, Mehmet Şükrü. “THE KIDNEY AT RISK: UNDERSTANDING CRUSH SYNDROMERELATED ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY”. Journal of Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 86/3 (October 1, 2023): 245-253. https://doi.org/10.26650/IUITFD.1297993.
JAMA
1.Oto ÖA, Sever MŞ. THE KIDNEY AT RISK: UNDERSTANDING CRUSH SYNDROMERELATED ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY. İst Tıp Fak Derg. 2023;86:245–253.
MLA
Oto, Özgür Akın, and Mehmet Şükrü Sever. “THE KIDNEY AT RISK: UNDERSTANDING CRUSH SYNDROMERELATED ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY”. Journal of Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, vol. 86, no. 3, Oct. 2023, pp. 245-53, doi:10.26650/IUITFD.1297993.
Vancouver
1.Özgür Akın Oto, Mehmet Şükrü Sever. THE KIDNEY AT RISK: UNDERSTANDING CRUSH SYNDROMERELATED ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY. İst Tıp Fak Derg. 2023 Oct. 1;86(3):245-53. doi:10.26650/IUITFD.1297993

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