Risk Factors for Mortality in Patients With Strangulating Intestinal Obstruction Who Present With Septic Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation Prior to the Initiation of Treatment

In patients with strangulating ileus complicated by septic DIC, early leukopenia and persistently high DIC scores after rTM administration are independent poor prognostic factors. Early recognition of these indicators may allow prompt escalation of intensive care and contribute to improved outcomes in this highly lethal condition.