Journal of Clinical Toxicology
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Mehmet Kok

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• Research Article
  Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio as a Predictor of Endoscopic Damage in Caustic Injuries
  Author(s): Seyit Uyar and Mehmet Kok Seyit Uyar and Mehmet Kok
  
  Context: The endoscopic degree of injuries is the main finding for further management of caustic ingestions. However, if endoscopy cannot be performed quickly, clinicians decide on treatment and follow-up goals according to the signs and symptoms of the patient. The aim of this study was to determine the association of white blood cells (WBC), C-reactive protein (CRP) and neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) with the degree of caustic injury and to evaluate whether NLR is able to predict the severity of injuries. Materials and methods: A retrospective evaluation was made of a total of 190 patients with a mean age of 38.6 years. WBC, neutrophil, lymphocyte and CRP values and endoscopic findings of all patients at hospital admission were retrieved from hospital files. The association between WBC, NLR, CRP and endoscopic findings was evaluated... View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2161-0495.1000349

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