Emergency CT Scans: Unveiling the Risks of Contrast-Associated Acute Kidney Injury
Omay Sorgun,
Rezan Karaali,
Cüneyt Arıkan
et al.
Abstract:Objectives: This study aimed to identify the incidence and risk factors for contrast-associated acute kidney injury nephropathy (CA-AKI) in patients undergoing contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CCT) in the emergency department. Materials and Methods: In this retrospective single-center study, patients aged 18 and older who visited the emergency department and underwent CCT between January and February 2022 were included. The Mehran score, calculated from patient data, was used to assess risk. CA-AKI devel… Show more
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