Should CT scan be performed when CRP is elevated after colorectal surgery? Results from the inflammatory markers after colorectal surgery study.
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Date publication
février 2017
Journal
Journal of visceral surgery
Auteurs
Membres identifiés du Cancéropôle Est :
Dr FACY Olivier, Dr FOURNEL Isabelle, Pr ORTEGA DEBALLON Pablo, Pr RAT Patrick, Dr ORRY David
Tous les auteurs :
Holl S, Fournel I, Orry D, Facy O, Cheynel N, Rat P, Ortega-Deballon P
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Résumé
Serum concentration of C-reactive protein (CRP) that exceeds a pre-defined threshold between the 3rd and 5th postoperative day is a reliable marker of infectious complications after colorectal surgery. However, the optimal strategy to follow when a high CRP is found has not been defined. The aim of this study was to analyze the usefulness of computed tomography (CT) scan in this situation in a prospective cohort of patients following colorectal surgery.
Mots clés
Abdominal computerized tomography, Anastomotic leak, C-reactive protein, CT, Intra-abdominal infection, Surgical site infection
Référence
J Visc Surg. 2017 Feb;154(1):5-9