Sex-related differences in extracranial complications in patients with traumatic brain injury.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Extracranial complications after traumatic brain injury (TBI) are common. Their influence on outcome is uncertain. Furthermore, the role of sex on the development of extracranial complications following TBI remains poorly investigated. We aimed to investigate the incidence of extracranial complications after TBI with particular focus on sex-related differences with regard to complications and their influence on outcome.

Methods

This retrospective, observational study was conducted in a level I universitary swiss trauma center. Consecutive patients with TBI admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) between 2018 and 2021 were included. Patients' and trauma characteristics, in-hospital complications (i.e., cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, metabolic, gastrointestin

SUBMITTER: Brandi G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10155273 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature