Patients with ESKD represent a distinct and high-risk subgroup, characterized by longer hospital LOS, increased total hospital charges, and over three-fold increased odds of in-hospital death. Comorbid DM was found in the majority of cases suggesting it was a strong FG risk factor, but DM itself did not independently increase the odds of in-hospital death. Sepsis was a very common complication and the most frequent cause of death. These findings underscore the need for targeted management strategies and early recognition of high-risk features in FG patients, particularly those with underlying ESKD, to improve outcomes in this severe and complex condition.
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