Should Procalcitonin Be Included in Acute Cholecystitis Guidelines? A Systematic Review

Should Procalcitonin Be Included in Acute Cholecystitis Guidelines? A Systematic Review

<i>Background and Objectives</i>: Acute cholecystitis (AC) is a common surgical emergency. Recent evidence suggests that serum procalcitonin (PCT) is superior to leukocytosis and serum C-reactive protein in the diagnosis and severity stratification of acute infections. This review evalua...

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Main Authors: Clyve Yu Leon Yaow, Ryan Ian Houe Chong, Kai Siang Chan, Christopher Tze Wei Chia, Vishal G. Shelat
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-04-01
Series:Medicina
Subjects:
acute cholecystitis
gallstones
inflammatory markers
procalcitonin
prognosis
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/59/4/805

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