Utility of modified Laboratory Risk Indicator for Necrotizing Fasciitis (MLRINEC) score in distinguishing necrotizing from non-necrotizing soft tissue infections

Utility of modified Laboratory Risk Indicator for Necrotizing Fasciitis (MLRINEC) score in distinguishing necrotizing from non-necrotizing soft tissue infections

Abstract Background We conducted this study to promote a modified Laboratory Risk Indicator for Necrotizing Fasciitis (MLRINEC) score and evaluate the utility in distinguishing necrotizing fasciitis (NF) from other soft-tissue infections. Method A retrospective cohort study of hospitalized patients...

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Main Authors: Po-Han Wu, Kai-Hsiang Wu, Cheng-Ting Hsiao, Shu-Ruei Wu, Chia-Peng Chang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-05-01
Series:World Journal of Emergency Surgery
Subjects:
Necrotizing fasciitis
Modified LRINEC
Predictor
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13017-021-00373-0

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13017-021-00373-0

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