Prognostic value of inflammatory markers for detecting anastomotic leakage after esophageal resection

Prognostic value of inflammatory markers for detecting anastomotic leakage after esophageal resection

Abstract Background Early diagnosis of anastomotic leakage (AL) after esophageal resection is crucial for the successful management of this complication. Inflammatory serological markers are indicators of complications during the postoperative course. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the...

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Main Authors: Lukas F. Liesenfeld, Peter Sauer, Markus K. Diener, Ulf Hinz, Thomas Schmidt, Beat P. Müller-Stich, Thilo Hackert, Markus W. Büchler, Anja Schaible
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-12-01
Series:BMC Surgery
Subjects:
Esophageal carcinoma
Esophageal resection
Anastomotic leakage
White blood cell count
C-reactive protein
Nun score
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12893-020-00995-2

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12893-020-00995-2

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