Hyponatremia Is a Specific Marker of Perforation in Sigmoid Diverticulitis or Appendicitis in Patients Older Than 50 Years
Joint Authors
Furler, R.
Käser, S. A.
Maurer, C. A.
Evequoz, D. C.
Source
Gastroenterology Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-02-13
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
This study aimed to evaluate symptoms and signs, inflammation markers, electrolytes, and ECG signs of increased vagal tone as markers of colon perforation in sigmoid diverticulitis or appendicitis.
Methods.
The records of all patients older than fifty years (only these had routine ECG done) admitted to our emergency station between January 2008 and December 2010 with sigmoid diverticulitis (n=198, diagnosed by computer tomography) or appendicitis (n=84, diagnosed intraoperatively) were retrospectively evaluated.
Pain score, heart rate, blood pressure, and body temperature were assessed at presentation.
Before starting infusion therapy, blood was taken to do a blood count and to analyze CRP, the electrolytes, and creatinine levels.
Then an ECG was done.
Results.
The perforation rate was 37% (n=103).
Body temperature, heart rate, sodium, CRP, and leukocytes correlated significantly with infectious colon perforation.
However, only body temperature, CRP, and sodium correlated significantly with infectious colon perforation if compared by logistic regression analysis.
The prevalence of hyponatremia (sodium level <136 mmol/L) was 29% in the group with infectious colon perforation and 16% in the group without (P=0.013).
Conclusion.
Hyponatremia is a specific marker of infectious colon perforation in patients older than fifty years.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Käser, S. A.& Furler, R.& Evequoz, D. C.& Maurer, C. A.. 2013. Hyponatremia Is a Specific Marker of Perforation in Sigmoid Diverticulitis or Appendicitis in Patients Older Than 50 Years. Gastroenterology Research and Practice،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Käser, S. A.…[et al.]. Hyponatremia Is a Specific Marker of Perforation in Sigmoid Diverticulitis or Appendicitis in Patients Older Than 50 Years. Gastroenterology Research and Practice No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Käser, S. A.& Furler, R.& Evequoz, D. C.& Maurer, C. A.. Hyponatremia Is a Specific Marker of Perforation in Sigmoid Diverticulitis or Appendicitis in Patients Older Than 50 Years. Gastroenterology Research and Practice. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-4.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-473514