Diagnostic Accuracy of Inflammatory Markers As Early Predictors of Infection After Elective Colorectal Surgery

Facy, Olivier; Paquette, Brice; Orry, David; Binquet, Christine; Masson, David; Bouvier, Aurélie; Fournel, Isabelle; Charles, Pierre‐Emmanuel; Rat, Patrick; Ortega‐Deballon, Pablo

doi:10.1097/sla.0000000000001303

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Diagnostic Accuracy of Inflammatory Markers As Early Predictors of Infection After Elective Colorectal Surgery

Published in Annals of Surgery • Jul 2, 2015

Authors:

Olivier Facy

Brice Paquette

David Orry

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Intra-abdominal infections are frequent and life-threatening complications after colorectal surgery. An early detection could diminish their clinical impact and permit safe early discharge. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to find the most accurate marker for the detection of postoperative in...

Subject

Procalcitonin

Medicine

Receiver operating characteristic

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