The pattern of acute toxic nephropathy in Ife, Nigeria.

All cases of acute renal failure (ARF) seen over a two year (1993-94) period were evaluated. Those that had acute toxic nephropathy were further studied to determine the aetiologic agents involved, the clinical features and the effect of available treatment on its prognosis. Ten cases (33.

Jugular venous access for short-term haemodialysis. Ife experience.

Nine patients presenting with end stage renal disease needing haemodialysis underwent jugular venous access at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex over a two year period. There were 7 males and 2 females with age range 22-66 years. All the patients were hypertensive.

Hypertension induced chronic renal failure: clinical features, management and prognosis.

All consecutive cases of chronic renal failure (CRF) seen over a twelve-month period (January-December 1992) were evaluated. Those that fulfilled strict diagnostic criteria for hypertension induced CRF (HICRF) were further studied to determine peculiarities of its clinico-pathological features that may render this possibly preventable condition readily identifiable. Twenty one (23.