Analysis of clinical characteristics and risk factors of community-acquired pneumonia complicated by parapneumonic pleural effusion in elderly patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) patients usually present with parapneumonic pleural effusion (PPE), which complicates the treatment of pneumonia. This study aims to investigate the clinical characteristics and risk factors of elderly CAP patients hospitalised with PPE.

Methods

The clinical data of 132 elderly patients with CAP were retrospectively analysed. A total of 54 patients with PPE (PPE group) and 78 patients without PPE (NPPE group) were included in this study. Clinical data, laboratory examinations, treatments and other relevant indicators were collected. Univariate analysis and multivariate logistic regression analysis will be used to explore the possible risk factors for PPE.

Results

The proportion of PPE in elderly patients with CAP was 40.9%

SUBMITTER: Zhong M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10512587 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature