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World J Gastrointest Surg. Aug 27, 2013; 5(8): 233-238
Published online Aug 27, 2013. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v5.i8.233
Table 1 Characteristics of and severity of illness within the Clostridium difficile infection colectomy group
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(n = 24)(n =31)
Age (yr), mean ± SD, (range)78.4 ± 6.672.3 ± 13.90.051
(60-96)(36-90)
Sex (male)46.00%52.00%0.788
Mortality42.00%55.00%0.418
Vasopressor use37.50%42.00%0.787
WBC (thou/cm2) (pre-op)34.70%37.70%0.647
Lactate (mmol/L) (72 h max)2.63.30.192
Diarrhea58%65%0.781
Abdominal pain83%68%0.226