Does coexistence with bronchiectasis influence intensive care unit outcome in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?

Gursel, GÜL

doi:10.1016/j.hrtlng.2005.04.003

Does coexistence with bronchiectasis influence intensive care unit outcome in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?

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Gursel G.

Heart & lung : the journal of critical care, cilt.35, sa.1, ss.58-65, 2006 (SCI-Expanded)

Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
Cilt numarası: 35 Sayı: 1
Basım Tarihi: 2006
Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2005.04.003
Dergi Adı: Heart & lung : the journal of critical care
Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Sayfa Sayıları: ss.58-65
Gazi Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

BACKGROUND: Bronchiectasis is associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in 30% to 50% of patients. This study evaluated, whether association with bronchiectasis has any influence on morbidity and mortality in patients with COPD during their intensive care unit (ICU) stay.