Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin as a biomarker for acute kidney injury in children after cardiac surgery

• Main Authors: Meta Herdiana Hanindita (Author), Riskky Vitria Prasetyo (Author), Ninik Asmaningsih Soemyarso (Author), I Ketut Alit Utamayasa (Author), Paul Tahalele (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Indonesian Pediatric Society Publishing House, 2016-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background Acute kidney injury (AKI) is still diagnosed by measuring the estimated creatinine clearance (eCCl), despite the fact that it may not change until 50% or more of kidney function has been lost. AKI after cardiac surgery is related to prolonged intensive care, decreased quality of life, and...