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Can acute kidney failure recover even if the the kidney shrunk and has igan?
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Not likely: Once the kidney has become smaller there is scar tissue within that represents irreversible damage, regardless of which disease is involved. If some kidney function returns it is not likely to be normal and careful attention to preservation of the amount that is retained will be extremely important.
Answered 3/15/2013
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