Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) After Pediatric Tonsillectomy: An Opportunity for Quality Improvement

Incidence of AKI following tonsillectomy has not been previously well recognized. Identification of previously unrecognized risks from post-tonsillectomy AKI represents an important potential area for quality improvement, including careful patient selection for use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, close monitoring of those at higher risk for dehydration after surgery, and follow-up care for those diagnosed with AKI.