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ArticleThe Korean journal of internal medicine2024

Short-term and long-term outcomes of critically ill patients with solid malignancy: a retrospective cohort study.

Su Yeon Lee, Jin Won Huh, Sang-Bum Hong, Chae-Man Lim, Jee Hwan Ahn

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Article in The Korean journal of internal medicine, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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  1. Impact of intensive care unit admission on the resumption of treatment in patients with cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026
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  3. [Changes in treatment goals and palliative care in the intensive care unit-when and how?]Medizinische Klinik, Intensivmedizin und Notfallmedizin · 2025
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Su Yeon LeeDepartment of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Jin Won HuhDepartment of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Sang-Bum HongDepartment of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Chae-Man LimDepartment of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Jee Hwan AhnDepartment of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.

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Abstract

BACKGROUND/

aimsWith the global increase in patients with solid malignancies, it is helpful to understand the outcomes of intensive care unit (ICU) admission for these patients. This study evaluated the risk factors for ICU mortality and the shortand long-term outcomes in patients with solid malignancies who had unplanned ICU admission.

methodsThis retrospective cohort study included patients with solid malignancies treated at the medical ICU of a single tertiary center in South Korea between 2016 and 2022.

resultsAmong the 955 patients, the ICU mortality rate was 23.5%. Lung cancer was the most common cancer type (34.2%) and was significantly associated with increased ICU mortality (odd ratio [OR] 1.58, p = 0.030). Higher Sequential Organ Failure Assessment scores at ICU admission (OR 1.11, p < 0.001), the need for mechanical ventilation (OR 6.74, p < 0.001), or renal replacement therapy during the ICU stay (OR 2.49, p < 0.001) were significantly associated with higher ICU mortality. The 1-year survival rate after ICU admission was 29.3%, with a median survival of 37 days for patients requiring mechanical deviaventilation, and 23 days for patients requiring renal replacement therapy.

conclusionThis study showed that critically ill patients with solid malignancies had poor 1-year survival despite relatively low ICU mortality. These findings highlight the need for careful consideration of ICU admission in patients with solid malignancy, and decision-making should be based on an understanding of the expected short- and long-term prognosis of ICU admission after an informed discussion among patients, families, and physicians.

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Critical IllnessHospital MortalityIntensive Care UnitsNeoplasmsAdultAgedFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedOrgan Dysfunction ScoresPatient AdmissionRepublic of KoreaRespiration, ArtificialRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsIntensive care unitMalignant neoplasmsMortality

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PMCPMC11569928

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