Inflammatory cell ratios predict major septic complications following rectal cancer surgery

In this study, the pre-operative NLR and PLR were both predictive of major post-operative septic complications. A pre-operative NLR of less than 4 was strongly negative predictor of post-operative complications in rectal cancer surgery. It can be regarded as a predictive and prognostic factor for these patients.
Source: International Journal of Colorectal Disease - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research