MRI-based risk factors for intensive care unit admissions in acute neck infections.

Journal: European journal of radiology open
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Abstract

OBJECTIVES: We assessed risk factors and developed a score to predict intensive care unit (ICU) admissions using MRI findings and clinical data in acute neck infections.

Authors

  • Jari-Pekka Vierula
    Department of Radiology, Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland.
  • Harri Merisaari
    Dept. of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Turku, Turku, Finland.
  • Jaakko Heikkinen
    Department of Radiology, Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland.
  • Tatu Happonen
    Department of Radiology, Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland.
  • Aapo SirĂ©n
    Department of Radiology, Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland.
  • Jarno Velhonoja
    Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Turku and Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland.
  • Heikki Irjala
    Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Turku and Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland.
  • Tero Soukka
    Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Turku, Turku, Finland.
  • Kimmo Mattila
    Department of Radiology, Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland.
  • Mikko Nyman
    Department of Radiology, University of Turku and Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland.
  • Janne Nurminen
    Department of Radiology, Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland.
  • Jussi Hirvonen
    Department of Radiology, Turku University Hospital & University of Turku, Kiinamyllynkatu 4-8, 20521 Turku, Finland.

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