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Table 2: LRINEC (Laboratory Risk Indicator for Necrotizing Fasciitis) scale for the diagnosis and prognosis of Fournier’s gangrene. |
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Variable |
Score |
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C-reactive protein (mg/dl) |
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< 15 |
0 |
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> 15 |
4 |
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Leukocyte count (per mm3) |
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< 15,000 |
0 |
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15,000-25,000 |
1 |
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> 25,000 |
2 |
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Hemoglobin (g/dl) |
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> 13.5 |
0 |
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11-13.5 |
1 |
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< 11 |
2 |
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Sodium (mmol/l) |
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> 135 |
0 |
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< 135 |
2 |
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Creatinine (mg/dl) |
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< 1.6 |
0 |
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> 1.6 |
2 |
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Glucose (mg/dl) |
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< 180 |
0 |
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> 180 |
1 |
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Modified from: Liao C et al.24 |
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