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World J Nephrol. Jun 25, 2026; 15(2): 117015
Published online Jun 25, 2026. doi: 10.5527/wjn.v15.i2.117015
Published online Jun 25, 2026. doi: 10.5527/wjn.v15.i2.117015
Table 3 Comparison of interleukin 18 at different time points in those with and without cardiac surgery associated acute kidney injury
| Renal biomarker at time points (hours) | Cardiac surgery associated acute kidney injury | P value | |
| Present (n = 7) | Absent (n = 33) | ||
| 0 | 13.36 ± 4.05 | 12.72 ± 5.27 | 0.727 |
| 4 | 26.73 ± 3.44 | 17.47 ± 6.45 | 0.001a |
| 8 | 40.02 ± 6.52 | 18.35 ± 7.16 | 0.000a |
| 12 | 29.61 ± 5.37 | 17.96 ± 6.06 | 0.002a |
| 24 | 24.68 ± 4.50 | 16.72 ± 5.54 | 0.000a |
| 48 | 22.98 ± 3.27 | 14.95 ± 4.98 | 0.000a |
- Citation: Makinde RA, Ajose AO, Ajeigbe AK, Adedeji TA, Onakpoya UU, Ojo OO. Pediatric cardiac surgery associated-acute kidney injury: Interleukin 18 as a new biomarker. World J Nephrol 2026; 15(2): 117015
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-6124/full/v15/i2/117015.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5527/wjn.v15.i2.117015