In the world of esophageal cancer surgery, a study from Karolinska University Hospital unveils CRP (C-reactive protein) as a superhero. Analyzing 612 patients, the research identifies a spike of ≥4.65% in CRP levels between postoperative days 2 to 3 as a signal for anastomotic leakage (AL) risk after esophagectomy. Those with CRP over 211 mg/L on day 2 face a 3.67-fold higher risk. Early CRP changes emerge as the early-warning beacon for detecting AL in the post-esophageal cancer surgery landscape.
Journal Article by Ri M, Tzortzakakis A (…) Nilsson M et 4 al. in Langenbecks Arch Surg
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