The predictive value of advanced lung cancer inflammation index for short-term outcomes and prognosis of colorectal cancer patients who underwent radical surgery.

Lower ALI was associated with more postoperative complications, worse OS, and DFS for CRC patients who underwent radical surgery. Furthermore, ALI was an independent risk factor for overall complications, OS, and DFS. Surgeons should pay close attention to patients with low ALI before surgery and make clinical strategies cautiously.