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The validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Brief Fear of Negative Evaluation Scale – straight forwardly in patients with systemic sclerosis 土耳其版负面评价量表的效度和信度-直接在系统性硬化症患者

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Malawi Medical Journal Pub Date : 2023-10-11 DOI: 10.4314/mmj.v35i3.5

Elif Gur Kabul, Pervin Demir, Firdevs Ulutas, Sinem Yenil, Bilge Basakci Calik, Veli Cobankara

{"title":"The validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Brief Fear of Negative Evaluation Scale – straight forwardly in patients with systemic sclerosis","authors":"Elif Gur Kabul, Pervin Demir, Firdevs Ulutas, Sinem Yenil, Bilge Basakci Calik, Veli Cobankara","doi":"10.4314/mmj.v35i3.5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/mmj.v35i3.5","url":null,"abstract":"Objective This study aimed to examine the validity and reliability of Turkish version of Brief Fear of Negative Evaluation Scale–Straightforwardly (BFNE-S (TR)) in patients with Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).Materials and Methods 35 individuals (mean age: 53.3±13.0 years) diagnosed as SSc were included. Data on demographics, were collected via structured interview. All participants were evaluated by same investigator. The disability was evaluated with Scleroderma Health Assessment Questionnaire (SHAQ), disease severity with Medsger’s Disease Severity Scale, and skin involvement with Modified Rodnan Skin Score. BFNE-S (TR) was applied to the patients with SSc who did not receive any treatment for test retest at one-week intervals. Results The one-factor structure was provided for all indices except Chi-Square. Factor loadings were significant. The patient responses to the BFNE-S (TR) demonstrated excellent internal consistency (Cronbach’s α: 0.95). The floor effect (20%) percentage of patients who scored at floor level, was observed. Test-retest reliability of the scale was excellent with 0.91 (95%CI: 0.78–0.96). BFNE-S (TR) total score had positive correlation with SHAQ_Digestive (r=0.503) and SHAQ_Raynaud phenomenon (r=0.343)(p<0.05).Conclusions The BFNE-S (TR) is a reliable and valid scale and can be used for measurement of fear of negative evaluation in SSc.","PeriodicalId":18185,"journal":{"name":"Malawi Medical Journal","volume":"59 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136213783","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Examination of functional ankle instability in soccer players: a prospective study 足球运动员功能性踝关节不稳定的检查:一项前瞻性研究

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Malawi Medical Journal Pub Date : 2023-10-11 DOI: 10.4314/mmj.v35i3.3

Gülşah Ünver, Hikmet KOCAMAN, Hüseyin Eroğlu

{"title":"Examination of functional ankle instability in soccer players: a prospective study","authors":"Gülşah Ünver, Hikmet KOCAMAN, Hüseyin Eroğlu","doi":"10.4314/mmj.v35i3.3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/mmj.v35i3.3","url":null,"abstract":"AimThe foot area is one of the most active body parts in soccer branch. There may be various loads on the foot in soccer players and ankle instability may be occur. The present study aimed to evaluate functional ankle instability in soccer players and examine it in terms of some variables.Methods A total of 175 male soccer players were included in the present study. The ankle instability of soccer players was evaluated with the Identification of Functional Ankle Instability (IdFAI) scale.Results It was determined that 35.4% of the soccer players had functional ankle instability in their right foot, 29.7% in their left foot, and 46.3% on at least one side. The average IdFAI total score of the all players was 9.39±6.18 for the right side and 8.20±5.55 for the left side. When the soccer players were evaluated regarding the position they played, it was determined that the mean of the IdFAI total score for both feet was higher in the midfielders. Conclusions It is thought that the results of the study may contribute to the determination of risk factors for the foot part and shed light on the development of prevention strategies for injuries in soccer players.","PeriodicalId":18185,"journal":{"name":"Malawi Medical Journal","volume":"21 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136213925","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Five cases of Peripartum Cardiomyopathy in Malawi 马拉维围产期心肌病5例分析

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Malawi Medical Journal Pub Date : 2023-10-11 DOI: 10.4314/mmj.v35i3.10

Zaithwa Matemvu, Harvey Likapa, Mary Sue Makin, Omar Hossain

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Ferritin/lymphocyte percentage ratio to predict the severity and mortality of COVID-19 铁蛋白/淋巴细胞百分比比值预测COVID-19严重程度和死亡率

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Malawi Medical Journal Pub Date : 2023-10-11 DOI: 10.4314/mmj.v35i3.8

Nur SIMSEK YURT, Metin OCAK

{"title":"Ferritin/lymphocyte percentage ratio to predict the severity and mortality of COVID-19","authors":"Nur SIMSEK YURT, Metin OCAK","doi":"10.4314/mmj.v35i3.8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/mmj.v35i3.8","url":null,"abstract":"Objective In this study, we aimed to investigate the relationship between ferritin/lymphocyte percentage ratio (FLPR) with clinical and radiological disease severity and mortality in COVID-19 patients. Methods This retrospective study was conducted with patients who had polymerase chain reaction positive results for COVID-19. We calculated FLPRs from laboratory tests taken during emergency clinic admission. The relationship between chest computed tomography (CT) scores, disease severity, and 30-day mortality with FLPR was evaluated.ResultsOur study included 309 patients. 30-day mortality occurred in 12.3% (n=38) of the patients. A statistically significant association was found between FLPR and clinical disease severity (p <0.001). In the post hoc analysis, the difference was caused by the critical and severe groups and FLPR was significantly higher in these groups. A significant correlation was found between CT scores and FLPR (r=0.496, p<0.001). Logistic regression analysis revealed that hypertension, smoking, C-reactive protein (CRP), and FLPR levels were independent risk factors for mortality in COVID-19 patients. In the receiver operating characteristics curve analysis, determined the predictive value and the optimal cut-off value of FLPR. The areas under the curve of WBC, lymphocyte, neutrophil, ferritin, CRP, FLPR were found 0.707, 0.233, 0.735, 0.878, 0.831, 0.924 (p<0.001), respectively. This analysis showed that the FLPR can predict 30-day mortality better than the other biomarkers in the comparison. When the optimal cut-off value of FLPR is 42.4, the sensitivity is 84.2% and specificity is 86.7%.Conclusion FLPR can be used as an independent biomarker of disease severity and mortality in COVID-19.","PeriodicalId":18185,"journal":{"name":"Malawi Medical Journal","volume":"202 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136213786","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Five-times sit-to-stand test following anterior cruciate ligament surgery: a cross-sectional reliability study 前交叉韧带手术后5次坐立试验:横断面可靠性研究

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Malawi Medical Journal Pub Date : 2023-10-11 DOI: 10.4314/mmj.v35i3.7

Hikmet KOCAMAN, Halil ALKAN, Mehmet CANLI, Mehmet CANLI, Şafak KUZU, Anıl ÖZÜDOĞRU

{"title":"Five-times sit-to-stand test following anterior cruciate ligament surgery: a cross-sectional reliability study","authors":"Hikmet KOCAMAN, Halil ALKAN, Mehmet CANLI, Mehmet CANLI, Şafak KUZU, Anıl ÖZÜDOĞRU","doi":"10.4314/mmj.v35i3.7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/mmj.v35i3.7","url":null,"abstract":"Aims Patients who have had anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACL-R) should periodically have their muscle strength assessed. The five-times sit-to-stand test (FTSST) can evaluate the muscle strength and balance of the lower extremities. This study’s primary purpose was to assess the validity and reliability of the FTSST in patients who have undergone ACL-R. Material and Methods Forty-three people who had undergone ACL-R surgery were included in the study. The study’s primary outcome measure, the FTSST, was assessed by two different investigators. Secondary outcome measures were body balance, quadriceps muscle strength, Tegner activity score (TAS), and Lysholm score. ResultsThe FTSST’s test–retest and inter-rater reliability were both high (ICC: 0.99). The FTSST also showed a strong statistically significant correlation with all secondary outcome measures, including balance, quadriceps muscle strength, TAS, and Lysholm score (p<0.05). ConclusionsAccording to the study results, the FTSST is a tool-free, simple method for assessing muscle strength and the body balance level, mobility level, and functional status of the knee in patients who have undergone ACL-R surgery.","PeriodicalId":18185,"journal":{"name":"Malawi Medical Journal","volume":"54 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136213932","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Burns among adults in a major Malawian burn unit: epidemiology and factors associated with prolonged hospital stay 马拉维一家主要烧伤科的成人烧伤:流行病学和与长期住院有关的因素

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Malawi Medical Journal Pub Date : 2023-10-11 DOI: 10.4314/mmj.v35i3.1

Stephen Kasenda, Donnie Mategula, Tilinde Chokotho

{"title":"Burns among adults in a major Malawian burn unit: epidemiology and factors associated with prolonged hospital stay","authors":"Stephen Kasenda, Donnie Mategula, Tilinde Chokotho","doi":"10.4314/mmj.v35i3.1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/mmj.v35i3.1","url":null,"abstract":"AimThis study sought to describe the epidemiology of burns and factors associated with prolonged hospital stay among adult patients admitted in the Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital burns unit. MethodsAll files of patients aged at least 17 years and admitted in the Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital burns unit between 1 June 2007 and 31 May 2017 with acute burns, were reviewed. Data on socio-demographic characteristics, injuries sustained, comorbidities, length of hospital stay, and clinical outcomes were extracted from the files. Summary statistics, independent sample T-test, and odds ratios were computed to determine the distribution and associations of the variables collected.Results A total of 515 patient files, all from rural or informal urban settlements, were reviewed. The median age at the time of presentation was 32 years (IQR: 25-45), and 52% (n=279) were male. Most of the burns occurred at home (81.0%; n=379), were of flame etiology (75.7%; n=385), and were reported to have been accidental (94.7%, n=445). The mean monthly rate of new burn injury patients was highest in the cool-dry season, and epileptic seizures were a common precedent of burn injury (30.7%; n=158). Most (62.7%) of the patients with recorded burn sites sustained multiple burns injuries, and more than half of the patients had upper and lower limb burns (64.6% & 59.5% respectively). Thirty patients sustained additional non-burn injuries, and 26.4% (n=132) of all patients with recorded outcomes died in the hospital.Conclusion The data on burn injuries among adults presenting at the QECH burns unit suggests the existence of socio-economic inequalities associated with burn incidence. There is also a need for improvement in the quality and uptake of epilepsy care in primary care facilities.","PeriodicalId":18185,"journal":{"name":"Malawi Medical Journal","volume":"18 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136213641","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Development of rice farming: a cause of the emergence of multiple insecticide resistance in populations of Anopheles gambiae s.l and its impact on human health in Malanville, Bénin 水稻种植的发展:冈比亚按蚊种群出现多种杀虫剂抗性的一个原因及其对bsamin Malanville人类健康的影响

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Malawi Medical Journal Pub Date : 2023-10-11 DOI: 10.4314/mmj.v35i3.6

YADOULETON Anges, BADOU Yvette, SANOUSSI Falilath, HOUNKANRIN Gildas, TCHIBOZO Carine, ADEWUMI Praise, BABA-MOUSSA Lamine

{"title":"Development of rice farming: a cause of the emergence of multiple insecticide resistance in populations of Anopheles gambiae s.l and its impact on human health in Malanville, Bénin","authors":"YADOULETON Anges, BADOU Yvette, SANOUSSI Falilath, HOUNKANRIN Gildas, TCHIBOZO Carine, ADEWUMI Praise, BABA-MOUSSA Lamine","doi":"10.4314/mmj.v35i3.6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/mmj.v35i3.6","url":null,"abstract":"AimThe rise in rice production in the district of Malanville, Northen Benin, is a present concern, as it has resulted in the widespread usage of pesticides for crop protection. This could impact human health but also life cycle of Anopheles gambiae, the main vector of malaria.Methods Therefore, insecticide susceptibility bioassays were carried out on populations of An. gambiae s.l aged to 3-5 days old (two from areas where insecticide is highly used and other two areas of low insecticide use) and subjected to insecticide-impregnated papers (Permethrin 0.75%; deltamethrin 0.05%; DDT 4% and bendiocarb 0.1%) following WHO protocol. Polymerase Chain Reactions (PCRs) were used for the detection of Acethlylcholinestrase (Ace-1) and the knock down resistance (kdr) L1014F mutations in An. gambiae populations. Finally, indirect bioassays were conducted for the investigating on the factors affecting the life cycle of An. gambiae due to the use of pesticides.Results An. gambiae from the four sites were resistant to DDT (6 to 8% and 10 to 14% respectively from areas of high and low dose), pyrethroids (22 to 26% and 30 to 36% for permethrin, from areas of high and low dose respectively and 66 to 70% and 72 to 80% for deltamethrin, from high and low dose) but susceptible to carbamate. The kdr L1014F mutation was detected in An. gambiae populations (0.88 to 0.90 and 0.84 to 0.88 from high and low dose, respectively). The ace-1 was detected at low frequencies (<0.002). Bioassays on the impacts of the use of pesticides in the life cycle of An. gambiae showed that soil substrates with pesticides residues have a negative impact on the life cycle eggs of An. gambiae. ConclusionThese findings confirmed the negative impacts of pesticides use in rice farming and its impacts on the life cycle of An. gambiae.","PeriodicalId":18185,"journal":{"name":"Malawi Medical Journal","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136213927","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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The Socioeconomic consequences of femoral shaft fracture for patients in Malawi 马拉维患者股骨干骨折的社会经济后果

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Malawi Medical Journal Pub Date : 2023-10-11 DOI: 10.4314/mmj.v35i3.2

Kush S. Mody, Hao-Hua Wu, Linda C. Chokotho, Nyengo C. Mkandawire, Sven Young, Brian C. Lau, David Shearer, Kiran J. Agarwal- Harding

{"title":"The Socioeconomic consequences of femoral shaft fracture for patients in Malawi","authors":"Kush S. Mody, Hao-Hua Wu, Linda C. Chokotho, Nyengo C. Mkandawire, Sven Young, Brian C. Lau, David Shearer, Kiran J. Agarwal- Harding","doi":"10.4314/mmj.v35i3.2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/mmj.v35i3.2","url":null,"abstract":"BackgroundFemoral shaft fractures are common in Malawi, with an annual incidence of 44 per 100,000 people. Inadequate treatment and delayed presentation often result in functional, biopsychosocial, and financial challenges for patients. The purpose of this study was to examine the socioeconomic consequences of femoral shaft fractures for patients in Malawi. Methods This study of 42 patients was part of a larger study that prospectively examined quality of life. Questionnaires were distributed to patients at 1-year follow-up following femoral shaft fracture treatment. Patients reported pre- and post-injury standard of living and financial well-being. Results Patients reported relatively high transportation costs to and from the hospital. One year after injury, 17 patients (40%) had not returned to work. Of the 25 (60%) who had returned, 5 (20%) changed jobs due to their injury, all reported decreased productivity. Household income decreased for 29% of patients. 20 (49%) of 41 patients reported food insecurity in the week prior to questionnaire completion. Many patients reported changing their residence, borrowing money, selling personal property, and unenrolling children from school due to financial hardship caused by their injury. Conclusion While the Malawian public healthcare system is free at the point of care, it lacks the financial risk protection that is essential to universal health coverage (UHC). In this study, we found that the indirect costs of care due to femoral shaft fractures had substantial socioeconomic consequences on the majority of patients and their families. Increased investment of financial and human capital should be made into capacity building and preventative measures to decrease the burden of injury, increase access to care, improve care delivery, and provide financial risk protection for patients with traumatic injuries in Malawi.","PeriodicalId":18185,"journal":{"name":"Malawi Medical Journal","volume":"92 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136213473","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Three-year follow-up outcomes of adult patients with Guillain-Barré Syndrome after rehabilitation 成年格林-巴罗综合征患者康复后三年随访结果

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Malawi Medical Journal Pub Date : 2023-10-11 DOI: 10.4314/mmj.v35i3.4

Fatma Ballı Uz, Cuma Uz, Ozgur Zeliha Karaahmet

{"title":"Three-year follow-up outcomes of adult patients with Guillain-Barré Syndrome after rehabilitation","authors":"Fatma Ballı Uz, Cuma Uz, Ozgur Zeliha Karaahmet","doi":"10.4314/mmj.v35i3.4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/mmj.v35i3.4","url":null,"abstract":"Background Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), the most common cause of acute paralytic neuropathy, covers a number of recognizably different variants. We aimed to evaluate the clinical characteristics of the patients with GBS and the outcome results of the patients after rehabilitation.Methods We enrolled 24 adult patients with GBS and evaluated their demographic characteristics, signs, complications, functional levels, and residual symptoms at admission, discharge, and during the 1st and 3rd-year follow-up visits. Functional Independence Scale (FIM), Functional Ambulation Scale (FAS), Hughes functional grading scale, Six-Minute Walking Test (6MWT), and Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS) were used for patient evaluation.Results In this study, patients with a mean age of 47.29 ± 16.2 years (40% female) were hospitalized for an average of 28.91 ± 25.6 days. The predominant symptoms experienced by these patients were fatigue (100%), neuropathic pain (70.8%), joint pain (54.2%), and autonomic dysfunction (50%). Significant changes were observed in FIM, Hughes functional grading scale, FAS, 6MWT, and MRC score at admission, discharge, and 1st/3rd-year follow-ups (p=0.000, p=0.000, p=0.000, p=0.001, p=0.000, respectively). Fatigue and Hughes score increased significantly with age (p=0.019, r=0.475; p=0.041, r=0.419, respectively). Negative correlations were found between age and FAS, 6MWT, and MRC score at 1st-year follow-up (p=0.025, r=-0.456; p=0.027, r=-0.450; p=0.008, r=-0.528). FSS was above 4 before admission and in 53.1% at 3rd-year follow-up, correlating negatively with 6MWT and MRC sum score. GBS clinical types showed no significant differences. ConclusionRehabilitation improves functional improvement in GBS patients, with long-term benefits observed. However, residual symptoms such as fatigue and neuropathic pain may persist despite functional improvement. These findings highlight the importance of incorporating rehabilitation into the management of GBS and addressing residual symptoms to improve patient outcomes.","PeriodicalId":18185,"journal":{"name":"Malawi Medical Journal","volume":"13 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136213785","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Is it possible to predict Surgical Site Infection? 是否有可能预测手术部位感染?

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Malawi Medical Journal Pub Date : 2023-10-11 DOI: 10.4314/mmj.v35i3.9

Sezgi Gullu Erciyestepe, Ahmet Birtan Boran, Merve Sezer Yildirim, Mert Erciyestepe

{"title":"Is it possible to predict Surgical Site Infection?","authors":"Sezgi Gullu Erciyestepe, Ahmet Birtan Boran, Merve Sezer Yildirim, Mert Erciyestepe","doi":"10.4314/mmj.v35i3.9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/mmj.v35i3.9","url":null,"abstract":"IntroductionSurgical site infection (SSI) is a widely seen postoperative complication that causes a decrease in life quality and an economic burden. In this study, we aim to find the predictive values of preoperative and postoperative neutrophile lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and platelet lymphocyte ratio (PLR) values for SSI.MethodsIn this retrospective study, 698 patients who had total abdominal hysterectomy operations with benign indications and confirmed histopathological results were accessed. In this study, the correlation of preoperative NLR, preoperative PLR, postoperative NLR, and postoperative PLR, with the occurrence of postoperative surgical site infection complications were examined. Results The overall SSI rate was 9.46% (n = 66) with 30 days follow-up postoperatively. Preoperative NLR and PLR values of the patients who had SSIs were significantly lower than the control group (p < 0.05). Postoperative NLR and PLR values of the patients who had SSIs were significantly higher than control group (p < 0.05). In the patients who had postoperative SSIs, the increase of the values of postoperative NLR and PLR were significantly higher than the control group (p < 0.05).ConclusionsIn our study, hematological markers of NLR and PLR were found to be independent and significant predictive markers for SSI.","PeriodicalId":18185,"journal":{"name":"Malawi Medical Journal","volume":"103 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136212911","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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