Clinical Significance of Acute Kidney Injury in Lung Cancer Patients.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Acute kidney injury (AKI) in cancer patients is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. The incidence of AKI in lung cancer seems to be relatively higher compared with other solid organ malignancies, although its impact on patient outcomes remains unclear.

Materials and methods

The patients newly diagnosed with lung cancer from 2004 to 2013 were enrolled in this retrospective cohort study. The patients were categorized according to the presence and severity of AKI. We compared all-cause mortality and long-term renal outcome according to AKI stage.

Results

A total of 3,202 patients were included in the final analysis. AKI occurred in 1,783 (55.7%) patients during the follow-up period, with the majority having mild AKI stage 1 (75.8%). During the foll

SUBMITTER: Cho S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8524013 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature