The value of C-reactive protein, leucocytes and vital signs in detecting major complications after oncological colorectal surgery.
Anke H C GielenMaud SchoenmakersStephanie O BreukinkBjorn WinkensJischmaël van der HorstKevin P WeversJarno MelenhorstPublished in: Langenbeck's archives of surgery (2024)
Statistically significant associations were found for CRP, Δ CRP, Δ leucocytes and MEWS with major complications on POD 2. Patients with CRP levels ≥ 170 mg/L on POD 2 should be carefully evaluated, as this may indicate an increased risk of developing major complications.