C ‐reactive protein as an early predictor of anastomotic dehiscence in various types of reconstruction in elective abdominal surgery

ConclusionsMeasurement of p/o CRP values may indicate problematic healing of digestive tract anastomosis before the appearance of clinical signs. High sensitivity and high NPV allow us to rule out p/o complications and anastomotic dehiscence with great certainty and safely discharge these patients from the hospital.

Source: Surgical Practice - September 6, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Milena Scepanovic, Tomislav Randjelovic, Aleksandar Karamarkovic, Vladimir Cuk, Goran Stanojevic, Bojan Kovacevic Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research