[The role of fecal calprotectin in the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases].
[The role of fecal calprotectin in the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases].
Orv Hetil. 2019 Mar;160(9):322-328
Authors: Iliás Á, Rózsa FP, Gönczi L, Lovász BD, Kürti Z, Lakatos PL
Abstract
The diagnostics of gastrointestinal diseases have evolved significantly in the past few decades. Besides endoscopy and conventional imaging modalities, there is a growing interest for rapid point-of-care laboratory tests to help discriminate between diseases with similar clinical symptoms and/or help the follow-up of chronic conditions, predicting relapses. The fecal calprotectin testing is a routine diagnostic tool in many countries. It is also more and more accessible in Hungary as well. We aim to present a short review on the role and performance of fecal calprotectin test in the diagnosis and follow-up of gastrointestinal diseases, especially inflammatory bowel diseases, gastrointestinal infections, irritable bowel syndrome and pediatric conditions. By presenting the different cut-off values, sensitivity and specificity rates representative for each disease, we hope to further aid clinicians in decision-making regarding these conditions. Orv Hetil. 2019; 160(9): 322-328.
PMID: 30798622 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Orvosi Hetilap - Category: General Medicine Authors: Iliás Á, Rózsa FP, Gönczi L, Lovász BD, Kürti Z, Lakatos PL Tags: Orv Hetil Source Type: research