C-reactive protein in drainage fluid as a predictor of anastomotic leakage after elective colorectal resection

Background/Aim. C-reactive protein (CRP) is considered to be an indicator of postoperative complications in abdominal surgery. The aim of this study was to determine the significance of serial measurement of CRP in drainage fluid in the detection of anastomotic leakage (AL) in patients with...

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Main Authors: Kostić Zoran, Slavković Damjan, Mijušković Zoran, Panišić Marina, Ignjatović Mile
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Military Health Department, Ministry of Defance, Serbia 2016-01-01
Series:Vojnosanitetski Pregled
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Online Access:http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0042-8450/2016/0042-84501500017K.pdf