Cirrhosis patients undergoing contrast-enhanced CT not at higher risk of incident AKI compared to controls, finds study
Written By : Aditi
Medically Reviewed By : Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli
Published On 2024-03-14 20:30 GMT | Update On 2024-03-14 20:30 GMT
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Intravenous iodinated contrast media (ICM) in cirrhosis patients may cause nephrotoxicity, but research is limited and based on small, heterogeneous studies.
According to a recent study published in the Journal of Hepatology, researchers concluded that The risk of acute kidney injury (AKI) following contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CECT) in patients with cirrhosis is relatively low and comparable to that of both the general population and cirrhotic individuals who have not been exposed to intravenous iodinated contrast media (ICM). AKI incidents in these cases are typically mild and resolve quickly without causing tubular kidney damage. It appears that only patients with active infections are at a greater risk for AKI.
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