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Acute tubular necrosis

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A severe form of acute renal failure that develops in people with severe illnesses (such as sepsis) or with very low blood pressure.

Patients may need dialysis.

Kidney function often improves if the underlying disease is successfully treated.

Abbreviated ATN

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