Systematic review and meta-analysis of use of serum C-reactive protein levels to predict anastomotic leak after colorectal surgery.

P Singh, P; S L Zeng, I; Srinivasa, S; P Lemanu, D; B Connolly, A; G Hill, A

doi:10.1002/bjs.9354

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Systematic review and meta-analysis of use of serum C-reactive protein levels to predict anastomotic leak after colorectal surgery.

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P P Singh

I S L Zeng

S Srinivasa

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Several recent studies have investigated the role of C-reactive protein (CRP) as an early marker of anastomotic leakage following colorectal surgery. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the predictive value of CRP in this setting. METHODS: A systematic lit...

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