Prevalence of acute kidney injury in Mexico; a systematic review and meta-analysis of pre-pandemic reports.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is a health problem worldwide, accounting for high hospital morbidity and mortality. There is little available information regarding the characteristics and incidence of AKI in Latin America (LA), especially in Mexico.

Objectives

Systematically search the literature and perform a meta-analysis of the epidemiology of AKI in Mexico, to provide data on AKI and kidney replacement therapy (KRT) that would contribute to general knowledge in this matter.

Methods

We performed a systematic search for articles in pediatric and adult patients admitted to the general ward, Emergency Room or Intensive Care Unit published between January 1, 2000, and September 30, 2024. MEDLINE LILIACS, EMBASE and SciELO were searched, as additional reports from

SUBMITTER: Zaragoza JJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11784032 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature