The Prognostic Nutritional Index (PNI) Is a Powerful Biomarker for Predicting Clinical Outcome in Gastrointestinal Emergency Patients: A Comprehensive Analysis from Diagnosis to Outcome
Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between the Prognostic Nutritional Index (PNI) and demographic characteristics, presenting complaints, clinical diagnoses, and patient outcomes in patients admitted to the emergency department for gastrointestinal (GI) emergencies. The predict...
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| description | Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between the Prognostic Nutritional Index (PNI) and demographic characteristics, presenting complaints, clinical diagnoses, and patient outcomes in patients admitted to the emergency department for gastrointestinal (GI) emergencies. The predictive value of PNI for the clinical course of patients with GI emergencies was investigated. Method: This retrospective cross-sectional study included 583 patients with a diagnosis of GI emergencies in the emergency department of a tertiary university hospital between January 2021 and December 2024. Data such as age, sex, presenting complaints, final diagnosis, and emergency department outcomes (discharge, ward admission, and transfer to intensive care unit) were collected. The PNI value was calculated using serum albumin (g/dL) and total lymphocyte count (/mm<sup>3</sup>) with the formula PNI = 10 × albumin + 0.005 × lymphocyte. The PNI was calculated based on serum albumin levels and peripheral lymphocyte counts. Results: The mean age of the study group was 63.4 ± 17.4 years, and 52.1% of the patients were female. The number of patients with a PNI value < 38 was significantly higher in the intensive care unit (<i>p</i> < 0.001). PNI values were considerably lower, especially in patients diagnosed with malignancy, cirrhosis, and GI hemorrhage (X<sup>2</sup> = 71.387; <i>p</i> < 0.001). The PNI was an independent predictor of outcomes in patients with GI emergencies. The mean PNI was significantly higher in discharged patients but significantly lower in patients admitted to the intensive care unit (<i>p</i> < 0.002). The cut-off score for PNI was calculated using the median value, and the cut-off score for PNI was <38. Conclusion: PNI is a powerful biomarker for predicting the clinical severity and prognosis of patients with GI emergencies. Since it can be easily calculated from routine biochemical tests, it can be used as a practical and effective risk stratification tool. The evaluation of PNI, especially for the early detection of critically ill patients at high risk of malnutrition, may contribute to the reduction of morbidity and mortality through the timely initiation of appropriate supportive therapies. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-da488342b2fd4038ab12d89080562fe62025-08-20T04:00:49ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172025-07-011515826910.3390/app15158269The Prognostic Nutritional Index (PNI) Is a Powerful Biomarker for Predicting Clinical Outcome in Gastrointestinal Emergency Patients: A Comprehensive Analysis from Diagnosis to OutcomeRamazan Kıyak0Bahadir Caglar1Faculty of Medicine, Balıkesir University, Balıkesir 10145, TürkiyeFaculty of Medicine, Balıkesir University, Balıkesir 10145, TürkiyeObjective: This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between the Prognostic Nutritional Index (PNI) and demographic characteristics, presenting complaints, clinical diagnoses, and patient outcomes in patients admitted to the emergency department for gastrointestinal (GI) emergencies. The predictive value of PNI for the clinical course of patients with GI emergencies was investigated. Method: This retrospective cross-sectional study included 583 patients with a diagnosis of GI emergencies in the emergency department of a tertiary university hospital between January 2021 and December 2024. Data such as age, sex, presenting complaints, final diagnosis, and emergency department outcomes (discharge, ward admission, and transfer to intensive care unit) were collected. The PNI value was calculated using serum albumin (g/dL) and total lymphocyte count (/mm<sup>3</sup>) with the formula PNI = 10 × albumin + 0.005 × lymphocyte. The PNI was calculated based on serum albumin levels and peripheral lymphocyte counts. Results: The mean age of the study group was 63.4 ± 17.4 years, and 52.1% of the patients were female. The number of patients with a PNI value < 38 was significantly higher in the intensive care unit (<i>p</i> < 0.001). PNI values were considerably lower, especially in patients diagnosed with malignancy, cirrhosis, and GI hemorrhage (X<sup>2</sup> = 71.387; <i>p</i> < 0.001). The PNI was an independent predictor of outcomes in patients with GI emergencies. The mean PNI was significantly higher in discharged patients but significantly lower in patients admitted to the intensive care unit (<i>p</i> < 0.002). The cut-off score for PNI was calculated using the median value, and the cut-off score for PNI was <38. Conclusion: PNI is a powerful biomarker for predicting the clinical severity and prognosis of patients with GI emergencies. Since it can be easily calculated from routine biochemical tests, it can be used as a practical and effective risk stratification tool. The evaluation of PNI, especially for the early detection of critically ill patients at high risk of malnutrition, may contribute to the reduction of morbidity and mortality through the timely initiation of appropriate supportive therapies.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/15/15/8269Prognostic Nutritional Indexgastrointestinal emergencyemergency departmentmalnutritionintensive care |
| spellingShingle | Ramazan Kıyak Bahadir Caglar The Prognostic Nutritional Index (PNI) Is a Powerful Biomarker for Predicting Clinical Outcome in Gastrointestinal Emergency Patients: A Comprehensive Analysis from Diagnosis to Outcome Applied Sciences Prognostic Nutritional Index gastrointestinal emergency emergency department malnutrition intensive care |
| title | The Prognostic Nutritional Index (PNI) Is a Powerful Biomarker for Predicting Clinical Outcome in Gastrointestinal Emergency Patients: A Comprehensive Analysis from Diagnosis to Outcome |
| title_full | The Prognostic Nutritional Index (PNI) Is a Powerful Biomarker for Predicting Clinical Outcome in Gastrointestinal Emergency Patients: A Comprehensive Analysis from Diagnosis to Outcome |
| title_fullStr | The Prognostic Nutritional Index (PNI) Is a Powerful Biomarker for Predicting Clinical Outcome in Gastrointestinal Emergency Patients: A Comprehensive Analysis from Diagnosis to Outcome |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Prognostic Nutritional Index (PNI) Is a Powerful Biomarker for Predicting Clinical Outcome in Gastrointestinal Emergency Patients: A Comprehensive Analysis from Diagnosis to Outcome |
| title_short | The Prognostic Nutritional Index (PNI) Is a Powerful Biomarker for Predicting Clinical Outcome in Gastrointestinal Emergency Patients: A Comprehensive Analysis from Diagnosis to Outcome |
| title_sort | prognostic nutritional index pni is a powerful biomarker for predicting clinical outcome in gastrointestinal emergency patients a comprehensive analysis from diagnosis to outcome |
| topic | Prognostic Nutritional Index gastrointestinal emergency emergency department malnutrition intensive care |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/15/15/8269 |
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