Associations of Intraoperative Hypotension and Vasopressor Administration With Postoperative Acute Kidney Injury in Children Undergoing Liver Transplantation: A Retrospective Cohort Study—Response to Letter to the Editor

Key Points

• Postoperative acute kidney injury is associated with intraoperative hypotension and vasopressor administration in children.
• The study emphasizes the need for careful monitoring during liver transplantation procedures, particularly in young patients.
• Retrospective cohort analysis highlights potential risks linked to intraoperative conditions affecting kidney health.
• This inquiry supports the call for improved intraoperative management strategies; known limitations include the lack of dataset sharing.