Retraction Note: Hydroxyethylstarch as a Risk Factor for Acute Renal Failure - Summary - MDSpire

Retraction Note: Hydroxyethylstarch as a Risk Factor for Acute Renal Failure

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  • Joachim Boldt

  • July 9, 2026

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Objective:

To inform about the retraction of a review article concerning hydroxyethylstarch and its association with acute kidney injury.

Key Findings:
  • The article has been retracted due to concerns with ethical approval and data reliability.
  • References 36, 37, and 40 in the review article have been retracted as part of the retraction notice.
Interpretation:

The Editor no longer has confidence in the reliability of the review article.

Limitations:
  • The author has not responded to correspondence regarding the retraction.
Conclusion:

The retraction indicates significant issues with the study's ethical and data integrity.

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