Intestine and Lower Gastrointestinal Tract · 22 November 2025
CRP Levels Predict Safe Early Discharge After Colorectal Surgery
Postoperative C-reactive protein (CRP) can reduce reoperation rates by guiding safe early discharge following colectomies.
CRP measured on day three post-surgery has a sensitivity of 77.8% and specificity of 84.0% for detecting anastomotic leakage.
A CRP threshold of less than 15.0 mg/dl indicates a 96.1% negative predictive value for low leakage risk, enabling quicker patient discharge.
Utilizing CRP levels can help streamline patient recovery while maintaining safety in surgical practice.
Journal Article by Marques TM, Rovaris EM (…) Aguiar S et 8 al. in Rev Col Bras Cir
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