Predictive Model for Length of Hospital Stay of Patients Surviving Surgery for Perforated Peptic Ulcer

Predictive Model for Length of Hospital Stay of Patients Surviving Surgery for Perforated Peptic Ulcer

Many studies have assessed the major risk factors for mortality or morbidity in surgical patients with perforated peptic ulcer (PPU). The aim of our study was to focus on survivors and to investigate the predictive factors for length of hospital stay (LOHS) for surgical patients. Methods: The medica...

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Main Authors: Chin-Hsien Li, Ming-Jong Bair, Wen-Hsiung Chang, Shou-Chuan Shih, Shee-Chan Lin, Ching-Ying Yeh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2009-08-01
Series:Journal of the Formosan Medical Association
Subjects:
infection
length of hospital stay
morbidity
peptic ulcer perforation
postoperative complications
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0929664609603855

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