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The role of biomarkers in predicting perforated cholecystitis cases: Can the c-reactive protein albumin ratio be a guide?

Metin YalcinMehmet TercanErhan OzyurtAysen Baysan
Published in: Ulusal travma ve acil cerrahi dergisi = Turkish journal of trauma & emergency surgery : TJTES (2024)
Our study showed that CRP and CAR may be diagnostic biomarkers with low specificity and sensitivity in predicting GBP in patients with acute cholecystitis. This marker is a low-cost and easily accessible parameter that may help clinicians make an early diagnosis and plan appropriate treatment for this condition with high morbidity and mortality.
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