Cellulitis Recurrence Score: A tool for predicting recurrence of lower limb cellulitis  

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Tay, Evelyn Yuxin ; Fook-Chong, Stephanie ; Choon, Chiat Oh ; Thirumoorthy, Thamotharampillai ; Shiu, Ming Pang ; Haur, Yueh Lee

Jenis: Article from Journal - ilmiah internasional
Dalam koleksi: JAAD: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (keterangan: ada di ClinicalKey) vol. 72 no. 01 (Jan. 2015), page 140–145 .
Topik: cellulitis; erysipelas; recurrence; lymphedema; chronic venous insufficiency; stasis dermatitis; peripheral vascular disease; deep vein thrombosis

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Perpustakaan FK Nomor Panggil: J15.K Non-tandon: tidak ada Tandon: 1

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Background Cellulitis is the most common skin and soft tissue infection and is associated with frequent recurrences. Objectives An objective of our study was to identify factors for recurrence in patients who present with a first episode of lower-limb cellulitis. A secondary aim was to formulate a score based on observed clinical risk factors that might predict recurrence within a year. Methods Dermatology referral forms and national computerized records were reviewed from 2003 to 2012. Demographics, coexistent dermatoses, local factors, and comorbidities were reviewed. Results A total of 102 (45.3%) of 225 patients had recurrence. Multivariate analysis showed that lymphedema (P < .0005), chronic venous insufficiency (P < .0005), peripheral vascular disease (P = .002), and deep vein thrombosis (P = .008) predicted for recurrence. The Cellulitis Recurrence Score (CRS) was constructed based on these factors. CRS = 2 was associated with a positive predictive value of 83.6% and negative predictive value of 67.5%. Model performance was good (Hosmer-Lemeshow statistic, P = .753). Limitations This is a retrospective study limited to an inpatient cohort. Conclusion Lymphedema, chronic venous insufficiency, peripheral vascular disease, and deep vein thrombosis were risk factors. CRS is reliable for predicting recurrence, and early interventions should be considered in patients with CRS = 2.

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