Delayed paracentesis is associated with increased in-hospital mortality in patients with spontaneous bacterial peritonitis.

Kim, John J

Delayed paracentesis is associated with increased in-hospital mortality in patients with spontaneous bacterial peritonitis. [electronic resource] - The American journal of gastroenterology Sep 2014 - 1436-42 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Multicenter Study

1572-0241

10.1038/ajg.2014.212 doi


Adult
Anti-Bacterial Agents--therapeutic use
Ascitic Fluid--cytology
Bacterial Infections--complications
Creatinine--blood
Critical Care--statistics & numerical data
Delayed Diagnosis--mortality
Early Diagnosis
End Stage Liver Disease--complications
Female
Hospital Mortality
Humans
Length of Stay
Leukocyte Count
Liver Cirrhosis--complications
Male
Middle Aged
Neutrophils
Paracentesis
Peritonitis--diagnosis
Severity of Illness Index
Time Factors