Permanent renal failure induced by pentastarch.

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Divisions of Nephrology and Critical Care, Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital , University of Montreal, Montreal, QC , Canada.

Published: October 2008

AI Article Synopsis

  • - A 67-year-old male with normal kidney function developed acute renal failure after receiving over 10 liters of a colloid solution (10% pentastarch).
  • - A renal biopsy indicated damage to the tubular cells, suggesting that the colloid solution contributed to his kidney issues.
  • - The case highlights that using hydroxyethyl starch in volume resuscitation can lead to serious kidney injury, especially in patients with existing renal problems, and these injuries may be permanent.

Article Abstract

Background. Controversy exists with volume resuscitation using crystalloids or colloids. Renal dysfunction has been reported with some colloids and osmotic agents, but remains poorly defined. Patient. We report the case of a 67-year-old male who had normal kidney function at baseline and who developed anuric ARF in relation to the administration of >10 litres of 10% pentastarch. A renal biopsy confirmed hydropic changes in tubular cells compatible with colloid-induced damage. Conclusion. This case demonstrates that hydroxyethyl starch preparations may be associated with acute kidney injury, and one should carefully consider their use, especially in patients with pre-existing renal dysfunction. Osmotic tubular cell lesions may be long lasting and irreversible.

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