C-reactive protein as an early marker of postoperative leakage in patients after endoscopic laser assisted Zenker's diverticulotomy.
Martin KanaDavid KalfeřtPetr LukesMichal ZabrodskyJan PlzakPublished in: European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (2022)
laser represents a safe and efficient treatment of ZD. Elevation of postoperative CRP serum levels over 123.8 mg/L on POD2 and 98.8 mg/L on POD3 may indicate presence of an esophageal leakage.