Observation on Renal Function in Patients with Surgical Jaundice

Obstructive (surgical) jaundice is a common entity These patients undergoing surgery have a constant risk of developing acute renal failure(ARF) and this may raise the mortality figures to an alarming level. The present study has been undertaken to evaluate renal and liver functions in patients of surgical jaundice pre and post operatively and to analyze the correlation between the two so that further remedial measures may be undertaken to prevent ARF in this disease.