Table 1 Epidemiological data, results of SXR and macroscopic evaluation of sinus fluids obtained by antral puncture
Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
Patient data (n = 351) | Â |
   Sex (M:F) | 193:158 |
   Age (mean ± SD) | 59 ± 21.2 |
   APACHE II score (mean ± SD) | 21 ± 6.8 |
   ICU LOS (days) at diagnosis (mean ± SD) | 5.9 ± 5.7 |
Results of sinus X-rays in patients with FUO (n = 198) | Â |
   Sinus X-ray abnormal (two directions) | 101 (51%) |
   Sinus X-ray equivocal | 28 (14%) |
   Sinus X-ray normal | 69 (35%) |
Macroscopic evaluation of sinus fluid (n = 101) | Â |
   Pus | 17 (17%) |
   Purulent | 38 (38%) |
   Bloody | 13 (13%) |
   Clear | 33 (33%) |