Fungal isolates in peritoneal fluid culture do not impact peri-operative outcomes of peptic ulcer perforation
Background: Fungal isolates from peritoneal fluid sampling in patients with perforated peptic ulcer (PPU) is not uncommon and its management unclear. This study aims to evaluate whether the presence of fungus in peritoneal fluid cultures is a predictor of morbidity and mortality after laparotomy for...
Main Authors: | Kwan, Jia Rui, Lim, Melvin, Ng, Felicia, Shelat, Vishal |
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Other Authors: | Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine) |
Format: | Journal Article |
Language: | English |
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2020
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Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10356/144617 |
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