Myoglobinuric acute renal failure associated with major urological surgery--an avoidable problem?

Recently, the problems associated with crush injury have recently been highlighted [1]. The association between major urological surgery and severe muscle damage is well recognised [2]. We report a case of myoglobinuric acute renal failure following radical cystectomy and suggest possible prevention...

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Published inIntensive care medicine Vol. 14; no. 3; p. 244
Main Authors Nimmo, G R, Stewart, S M, English, P J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.01.1988
Subjects
Acute Kidney Injury - etiology
Crush Syndrome - etiology
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Myoglobinuria - etiology
Postoperative Complications - etiology
Rhabdomyolysis - etiology
Shock, Traumatic - etiology
Urinary Bladder - surgery
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Summary:Recently, the problems associated with crush injury have recently been highlighted [1]. The association between major urological surgery and severe muscle damage is well recognised [2]. We report a case of myoglobinuric acute renal failure following radical cystectomy and suggest possible prevention.
ISSN:0342-4642
DOI:10.1007/BF00718000