Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio as a feasible prognostic marker for pyogenic liver abscess in the emergency department.

Kwang Soon ParkSun Hwa LeeSeong Jong YunSeokyong RyuKeon Kim

Published in: European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society (2018)

NLR was positively associated with poor prognosis of PLA; elevated NLR could predictor of high risk of death, ICU admission, and development of septic shock. Emergency physicians should consider NLR for the prognosis of PLA and early aggressive treatment, especially in patients with NLR > 16.9.

Keyphrases

emergency department
poor prognosis
septic shock
long non coding rna
primary care
intensive care unit
public health
healthcare
mechanical ventilation
combination therapy