Translational Medicine
Pathophysiological mechanisms of sepsis-associated acute kidney injury in children
The aim of this review was to systematize current pathophysiological mechanisms of sepsis-associated acute kidney injury (SA-AKI) in children and their relevance for early recognition of renal dysfunction. A review of 44 literature sources, published predominantly between 2021 and 2026, was conducted. SA-AKI cannot be explained solely by arterial hypotension or reduced renal perfusion. Its pathogenesis involves systemic inflammation, endothelial dysfunction, endothelial glycocalyx damage, intrarenal microcirculator …