Table 2.
Variables of interest for patients with Crohn’s disease hospitalized for intra-abdominal abscess.
| Total (n = 99) | PO Antibiotics (n = 74) | IV Antibiotics (n = 25) | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median lab values closest to discharge | ||||
| CRP, mg/L (Q1-Q3) | 51.0 (17.9-84.1 | 34.0 (19.0-84.1) | 59.0 (24.0-114.3) | .14 |
| Hemoglobin, g/dL (Q1-Q3) | 10.5 (9.2-12.3) | 10.2 (9.0-11.8) | 11 (8.9-12.3) | .91 |
| Albumin, g/dL (Q1-Q3) | 3.3 (3.1-3.9) | 3.5 (3.0-4.0) | 3.3 (3.0-4.0) | .81 |
| White Blood Cell Count, cells × 109/L (Q1-Q3) | 7.8 (6.2-9.6) | 7.0 (5.4-8.3) | 7.8 (5.8-9.2) | .03 |
| Absolute Neutrophil Count, cells × 104/μl (Q1-Q3) | 5.7 (4.2-7.6) | 5.6 (3.5-6.3) | 5.3 (4.0-6.3) | .06 |
| Median length of hospitalization, days (Q1-Q3) | 4 (3-6) | 4 (3-5) | 5 (4-7) | .19 |
| IR drainage performed during hospitalization, n (%) | 42 (42) | 31 (42) | 11 (44) | .85 |
| Laparoscopic drainage performed during hospitalization, n (%) | 3 (3) | 3 (4) | 0 (0) | .31 |
| Repeat imaging performed during hospitalization, n (%) | 15 (15) | 11 (15) | 4 (16) | .89 |
| Evidence of microbiology data with drug-resistant organism, n (%) | 11 (11) | 5 (7) | 6 (24) | .02 |