Determinants of Acute Kidney Injury After Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography in Patients With Liver Cirrhosis: Retrospective Observational Study - Scorecard - MDSpire

Determinants of Acute Kidney Injury After Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography in Patients With Liver Cirrhosis: Retrospective Observational Study

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  • Chieh Wei Chang

  • July 6, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Factors Influencing Acute Kidney Injury Following Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography in Individuals With Liver Cirrhosis: A Retrospective Observational Analysis

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionAcute Kidney Injury (AKI) following ERCP in Liver Cirrhosis
Key MechanismsComplications from liver cirrhosis and systemic conditions affecting liver and kidney function.
Target PopulationPatients aged ≥20 years with liver cirrhosis undergoing ERCP.
Care SettingRetrospective analysis using the US Nationwide Inpatient Sample database.

Key Highlights

  • 15% to 50% incidence of AKI in patients with liver cirrhosis.
  • 30-day mortality rate for hospitalized AKI patients ranges from 30% to 70%.
  • ERCP is associated with significant complications, including AKI.
  • Chronic kidney disease is a known risk factor for complications after ERCP.
  • Study utilized a large-scale, nationally representative dataset.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • AKI identified using ICD-10 codes for AKI and dialysis-related procedures.

Management

  • Monitor for complications post-ERCP, particularly in patients with liver cirrhosis.

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Assess for signs of AKI and other complications during hospitalization.

Risks

  • Increased risk of dialysis-requiring AKI in patients with decompensated cirrhosis and other comorbidities.

Patient & Prescribing Data

Individuals with liver cirrhosis undergoing ERCP.

Limited data on AKI requiring dialysis specifically following ERCP in this population.

Clinical Best Practices

  • Utilize comprehensive data analysis to identify risk factors for AKI.
  • Implement preventive measures for high-risk patients undergoing ERCP.

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