Optimal Timing to Assess Drain Amylase Concentration after Elective Gastrectomy

CONCLUSIONS: dAmy1 was more useful than dAmy3 in predicting PPRC. The combination of dAmy1 and sCRP3 may be a useful criterion for the removal of drains on postoperative day 3.PMID:33854811 | PMC:PMC8020000 | DOI:10.5230/jgc.2021.21.e1

Source: Journal of Gastric Cancer - April 15, 2021 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Tomoyuki Wakahara Kiyonori Kanemitsu Susumu Miura Shinobu Tsuchida Takeshi Iwasaki Mitsuru Sasako Source Type: research