International journal of clinical practice
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Sep 2021
Clinical-radiological correlations in COVID-19-related venous thromboembolism: preliminary results from a multidisciplinary study.
Among the multiple complex pathophysiological mechanisms underlying COVID-19 pneumonia, immunothrombosis has been shown to play a key role. One of the most dangerous consequences of the prothrombotic imbalance is the increased incidence of micro- and macrothrombotic phenomena, especially deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). ⋯ In our cohort radiological parameters showed a significant correlation with clinical prognostic indices and scores, thus suggesting that a multidisciplinary approach is advisable in the evaluation of PE in COVID-19 patients.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Sep 2021
Importance of Emergency Department Waiting Period in Fournier's Gangrene; 10 Years of Experience.
Fournier's gangrene (FG) is a disease with high mortality rate. The first diagnosis is performed in the emergency department (ED). In this study, we investigated the importance of the time period for diagnosis in the ED. ⋯ FG is a urological emergency. ED waiting period affects mortality rate and length of hospital stay. The earlier the diagnosis and treatment is conducted in the ED, the lower the mortality rate and length of stay in the hospital will be.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Sep 2021
Prevalence, predictors and age-related sexual and erectile dysfunction in patients with inflammatory bowel disease: a tertiary center experience.
The impact of sexuality and quality of life (QOL) is one of the main concerns of IBD. Despite the obvious relevance of this problem, knowledge of the extent of sexual dysfunction (SD) in IBD is limited. Aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of SD and erectile dysfunction (ED), QOL their predictors, and their age-related dynamic in IBD patients. ⋯ Quality of sex life is a serious concern among IBD patients and is age related. Components that play a role in sexual functioning in IBD require more clarification and further development of screening and treatment guidelines for SD to provide better care in the IBD population.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Sep 2021
A Ten-year Surveillance of P. aeruginosa Bloodstream Infections in a Tertiary Care Hospital: Trends and Risk Factors for Mortality.
Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P aeruginosa) is a leading cause of nosocomial bloodstream infections worldwide. This study aimed to evaluate the incidence of P aeruginosa bloodstream infections and to identify predictors of 30-day mortality. ⋯ The annual incidence of P aeruginosa BSIs was fluctuating over ten years period. Several predictors for 30-day mortality in patients with P aeruginosa BSIs were identified, including inappropriate empirical and definitive therapy.
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This study aimed to examine the relationship between urolithiasis and gastric wall fat halo sign (FHS). ⋯ A statistically significant relationship was found between urinary stone disease and gastric wall FHS.