08 March 2021 : Clinical Research
Pleural Effusion Is Associated with Severe Renal Dysfunction in Patients with Acute Pancreatitis
Quan-Xiang Zeng1ABDG, Kai-Lin Jiang2ACDE, Zhen-Hua Wu1DEF, Dong-Liang Huang1B, Ye-Sheng Huang1B, Hao-Wen Zhuang2C, Hao-Jie Zhong34ACDEF*DOI: 10.12659/MSM.928118
Med Sci Monit 2021; 27:e928118
Table 5 Comparison of outcome parameters between patients without and with pleural effusion.
| No pleural effusion (n=197) | Pleural effusion (n=25) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Use of ventilation | 1 (0.51) | 3 (12.00) | |
| Use of vasopressor | 0 (0.00) | 2 (8.00) | |
| ICU admission | 3 (1.52) | 2 (8.00) | 0.099 |
| Mortality | 0 (0.00) | 1 (4.00) | 0.113 |
| Hospital duration (days) | 8 (5.00–10.50) | 10 (6.00–11.00) | 0.305 |
| Data are presented as median (interquartile range) or n (%). ICU – Intensive Care Unit. | |||