The delta neutrophil index is a prognostic factor for postoperative mortality in patients with sepsis caused by peritonitis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The delta neutrophil index (DNI) represents the fraction of circulating immature granulocytes and is a marker of infection and sepsis. Our objective was to evaluate the usefulness of DNI for predicting in-hospital mortality within 30 days after surgery in patients with sepsis caused by peritonitis by means of comparing DNI, white blood cell (WBC) count, neutrophil percentage, and C-reactive protein (CRP) before and after surgery.

Materials and methods

We performed a retrospective analysis of demographic, clinical, and laboratory data. DNI, WBC count, neutrophil percentage, and CRP were measured before surgery, and at 12-36 h (day 1) and 60-84 h (day 3) after surgery.

Results

There were 116 (73.7%) survivors and 44 (26.3%) non-survivors. The rates of septi

SUBMITTER: Kim JW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5538749 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature