Factors associated with complications and mortality in adult patients hospitalized for infectious cellulitis
Factors associated with complications and mortality in adult patients hospitalized for infectious cellulitis
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DOI:
10.1007/s10096-003-0902-x
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发表时间:
2003-03-01
影响因子:
4.5
通讯作者:
Gudiol, F
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作者:
Carratalà, J;Rosón, B;Gudiol, F
The aim of this study was to analyze medical outcomes, including risks for complications and mortality, in 332 adult patients hospitalized for cellulitis. The infection was documented microbiologically in 128 cases (39%). Staphylococcus aureus (46 cases) and Streptococcus pyogenes (22 cases) were the most frequent causative pathogens. Overall, 63 patients (19%) were discharged early (less than or equal to4 days) and 166 patients (50%) were hospitalized for more than 4 days without developing any complications. One hundred three patients (31%) had one or more complications or died. Of these, 78 required surgical debridement, 10 required plastic surgery, 7 underwent amputation, and 15 had shock on presentation. When comparing the three study groups (patients discharged early, patients hospitalized for less than or equal to4 days without complications, and patients Who developed 1 or more complication or who died), patients who were discharged early (low risk) were more frequently female and were less likely to have multiple comorbid conditions, hypoalbuminemia, renal insufficiency, and/or cutaneous necrosis at presentation. Overall. mortality (