Aging is associated with prolonged hospitalisation stay in pyogenic liver abscess - A 1:1 propensity score matched study in elderly versus non-elderly patients
Background: Mortality of pyogenic liver abscess (PLA) is high ranging 10%–40%. Old age predicts outcomes in many diseases but there is paucity of data on PLA outcomes. We aim to compare the morbidity and mortality between elderly and non-elderly in PLA. Methods: This is a retrospective study from 20...
Main Authors: | Chan, Kai Siang, Junnarkar, Sameer P., Low, Jee Keem, Huey, Terence Cheong Wei, Shelat, Vishal G. |
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Other Authors: | Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine) |
Format: | Journal Article |
Language: | English |
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2023
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Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10356/164555 |
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