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World J Gastroenterol. Aug 21, 2020; 26(31): 4579-4588
Published online Aug 21, 2020. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v26.i31.4579
Published online Aug 21, 2020. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v26.i31.4579
Author | Number of patients | Most common findings | Notes/comments |
Wang et al[21] | 138 | ↓Lymphocytes; ↑PT; ↑LDH | Differences between ICU and non-ICU patients |
Guan et al[19] | 1099 | ↓Lymphocytes; ↑CRP; ↑D-dimers | Lymphopenia is common, severe in some cases |
Zhang et al[39] | 140 | ↓Lymphocytes; ↓Eosinophils; ↑CRP; ↑D-dimers | Correlation between blood eosinophil and lymphocyte count |
Chen et al[38] | 99 | ↓Hb; ↓Alb; ↑D-dimers; ↑LDH | Damage in lymphocytes, changes in immune cells |
Chen et al[41] | 113 | ↓Lymphocytes; ↑WBC; ↑D-dimers | Substantial differences between deceased and recovered patients |
- Citation: Galanopoulos M, Gkeros F, Doukatas A, Karianakis G, Pontas C, Tsoukalas N, Viazis N, Liatsos C, Mantzaris GJ. COVID-19 pandemic: Pathophysiology and manifestations from the gastrointestinal tract. World J Gastroenterol 2020; 26(31): 4579-4588
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v26/i31/4579.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v26.i31.4579