Journal of Nephrology & Therapeutics

Kaze Folefack

Publications

• Research Article
  The Clinical Pattern and Outcomes of Acute Kidney Injury in a Semi-Urban Hospital Setting in Cameroon
  Author(s): Fouda Menye Ebana Hermine Danielle, Tewafeu Denis George, Kombe Frizt, Halle Marie-Patrice, Verla Vincent Siysi, Mahamat Abderraman Guillaume, Kaze Folefack and Ashuntantang GloriaFouda Menye Ebana Hermine Danielle, Tewafeu Denis George, Kombe Frizt, Halle Marie-Patrice, Verla Vincent Siysi, Mahamat Abderraman Guillaume, Kaze Folefack and Ashuntantang Gloria
  
  Background: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common disorder with high morbi-mortality especially in developing countries. In contrast to high income regions, AKI in these areas tend to be more community-acquired and affect young people. As in most Subsahara countries, previous studies on AKI in Cameroon were carried out in urban tertiary hospitals. Data on the clinical pattern and outcomes in semi-urban is lacking and may be quite different of urban setting. Objective: To describe the clinical pattern and outcomes of AKI in Buea Regional Hospital. Methods: We conducted an 18 months’ hospital-based observational retrospective study in the regional hospital of Buea, a semi-urban second category health facility of the South-West region of Cameroon. We excluded patients with known CKD (Chronic Kidney Disease)and incomplete data. AKI was diagno.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2161-0959.1000308

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