South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde
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S. Afr. Med. J.
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Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a major post-surgical complication that contributes to morbidity and mortality. AKI is welldocumented after cardiac surgery. However, less is known regarding the incidence and risk factors following major non-cardiac surgery.Globally the incidence of AKI post major surgery has been evaluated; however, there are no data available for South Africa (SA). ⋯ The results of our study are in keeping with international literature regarding the incidence of AKI after major non-cardiacsurgery. The risk factor profile, however, is in several regards different from what has been found elsewhere.
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[We have not prepared an abstract for the editorial but we can do so if required.].