Post-operative procalcitonin and C-reactive protein predict pancreatic fistula after laparoscopic pancreatoduodenectomy

Post-operative procalcitonin and C-reactive protein predict pancreatic fistula after laparoscopic pancreatoduodenectomy

Abstract Background Clinically relevant pancreatic fistula (CRPF) is a serious complication following laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy (LPD). This study aimed to determine if C-reactive protein (CRP) and procalcitonin (PCT) serum levels could be used as early biomarkers to predict CRPF after LPD...

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Main Authors: Jie Ma, Peiqiang Jiang, Bai Ji, Yanqing Song, Yahui Liu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-03-01
Series:BMC Surgery
Subjects:
Laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy
Pancreatic fistula
Procalcitonin
C-reactive protein
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12893-021-01177-4

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