Gastrointestinal failure in intensive care: a retrospective clinical study in three different intensive care units in Germany and Estonia

摘要

BackgroundWhile gastrointestinal problems are common in ICU patients with multiple organ failure, gastrointestinal failure has not been given the consideration other organ systems receive. The aim of this study was to evaluate the incidence of gastrointestinal failure (GIF), to identify its risk factors, and to determine its association with ICU mortality.