ArticleProstate international2018
Comparison of the delta neutrophil index with procalcitonin, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and C-reactive protein as predictors of sepsis in patients with acute prostatitis.
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Abstract
backgroundWe investigated the usefulness of inflammatory markers including the delta neutrophil index (DNI), erythrocyte sedimentation rate, C-reactive protein, and procalcitonin as early predictors of sepsis in patients with acute prostatitis (AP). In addition, we evaluated the efficacy of intermittent catheterization for the initial management of acute urinary retention (AUR) in patients with AP. MATERIALS AND
methodsAll patients who presented to the emergency department and were admitted to the urology department from January 2011 to December 2013 were retrospectively reviewed. The clinical features, prostate-specific antigen levels, inflammatory marker levels, and urine and blood culture results were obtained from medical records. Patients who underwent urethrocystoscopy or prostate biopsy within 7 days were excluded.
resultsOf 132 patients (mean age, 64.8 years) in this cohort, 17 (12.9%) had sepsis and 22 (16.7%) had positive blood cultures.
conclusionsThe DNI is useful as a predictive factor for sepsis and bacteremia in patients with AP. Without mandatory cystostomy, intermittent catheterization could be one of the useful management options of AUR in patients with AP.
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