Journal of Women's Health Care
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Bagnan JAT

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  Acute Kidney Injury Epidemiological Aspects in Gravido-Puerperal Period in Parakou
  Author(s): Hounkponou NFM, Ahoui S, Obossou AAA*, Ahouingnan AY, Bankole BAL, Laourou H, Gbevo S, Vodouhe M, Aboubakar M, Imorou RS, Bagnan JAT, Salifou K and Akpona SHounkponou NFM, Ahoui S, Obossou AAA*, Ahouingnan AY, Bankole BAL, Laourou H, Gbevo S, Vodouhe M, Aboubakar M, Imorou RS, Bagnan JAT, Salifou K and Akpona S
  
  Introduction: Pregnancy related Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) accounts for a heavy fetal and maternal mortality and morbidity. Objective: The purpose is to study the epidemiological aspects of Acute Kidney Injury in gravido-puerperal period. Patients and method: It was a cross-sectional, descriptive and analytical study conducted in the city of Parakou from 1st March to 31st August 2016. Data collection was carried out on prospective basis. Patients included in the study were new and expectant mothers to day 41 post-partum seen in hospital with the concept of previously normal kidney function. Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is defined according to the criteria of Acute Kidney Injury Network (AKIN) by elevated serum creatinine 3 mg/l or 1.5x baseline serum creatinine. Results: Among 324 women included in the study, there were 38.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2167-0420.1000401

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