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