Maximal diameter of liver abscess independently predicts prolonged hospitalization and poor prognosis in patients with pyogenic liver abscess

Maximal diameter of liver abscess independently predicts prolonged hospitalization and poor prognosis in patients with pyogenic liver abscess

Abstract Background/aims This study aimed to investigate the factors associated with prolonged hospital stay and in-hospital mortality in patients with pyogenic liver abscess. Methods We retrospectively reviewed data from patients with pyogenic liver abscess who were admitted between 2005 and 2018 a...

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Main Authors: Chang Hun Lee, Hoon Gil Jo, Eun Young Cho, Jae Sun Song, Gum Mo Jung, Yong Keun Cho, Seung Young Seo, Seong Hun Kim, Sang Wook Kim, Seung Ok Lee, Soo Teik Lee, In Hee Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-02-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Liver abscess, pyogenic
Hospitalization
Mortality, in-hospital
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-021-05873-7

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-021-05873-7

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