Cancers, Vol. 16, Pages 768: Procalcitonin for Early Detection of Pharyngocutaneous Fistula after Total Laryngectomy: A Pilot Study
Conclusions. PCT could be considered an early marker of complications in open laryngeal surgery. According to our results, it could be useful in the precocious detection of pharyngocutaneous fistulas and in the management of antibiotic therapy.
Source: Cancers - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Massimo Mesolella Salvatore Allosso Gerardo Petruzzi Antonietta Evangelista Giovanni Motta Gaetano Motta Tags: Article Source Type: research
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