کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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5638433 | 1583693 | 2017 | 4 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |

To investigate whether clinical or laboratory variables on admission of patients with odontogenic infections are associated with a severe clinical course and a prolonged hospital stay, we hypothesised that specific factors such as the serum concentration of C-reactive protein (CRP) may act as predictors of the duration of stay. We designed a prospective patient-oriented study that included all those treated for maxillofacial infections of odontogenic origin in the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department of Northampton General Hospital between November 2013 and December 2014. A total of 71 were enrolled. We found that the concentration of CRP was a significant predictor of hospital stay (p = 0.01). Its measurement on admission can predict the likely duration of stay of these patients and enable beds to be managed more efficiently.
Journal: British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Volume 55, Issue 4, May 2017, Pages 367-370