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ArticleIndian journal of dermatology

Inpatient Mortality Resulting from Dermatological Disorders at a Tertiary Care Center in Eastern India: A Record-based Observational Study.

Satyendranath Chowdhury, Indrashis Podder, Abanti Saha, Debabrata Bandyopadhyay

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Satyendranath ChowdhuryDepartment of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy, Medical College, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
Indrashis PodderDepartment of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy, Medical College, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
Abanti SahaDepartment of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy, Medical College, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
Debabrata BandyopadhyayDepartment of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy, Medical College, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundContrary to popular perception, several dermatological conditions may be associated with lethal outcome in the absence of timely intervention or due to complications.

aimsThe aim was to estimate the number of deaths and analyze their causes due to skin disorders at a tertiary level inpatient dermatology ward. MATERIALS AND

methodsWe conducted a retrospective, record-based observational study involving 538 patients spanning over 4 years (2013-2016) at our dermatology indoor setup.

resultsThere were 45 deaths (male:female = 1.5:1), accounting for 8.4% or total admissions, occurring mostly in patients in their 7

conclusionPrompt diagnosis and treatment of such dermatological conditions are mandated, preferably in an intensive care set-up, to reduce mortality rates. Advanced age, the area of skin involvement, mucosal involvement, and septicemia were adverse prognostic factors in these patients.

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Dermatologyinpatientmortality

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PMCPMC5724311

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