Utility of C-reactive protein on the fourth postoperative day to detect complications beyond anastomotic dehiscence
Elevated CRP on postoperative day 4 is associated with overall postoperative complications, not just dehiscence. A positive correlation exists between CCI score and CRP levels. A CRP value < 42 mg/L on day 4 allows clinicians to reliably exclude the presence of any complication.
Authors
- Beatriz Arencibia Pérez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8742-0590)
- Yurena Sosa-Quesada
- Cristina Roque‐Castellano
- Eva María Nogués-Ramia
- David López (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4933-7977)
- Manuel Artiles‐Armas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1625-9423)
- Joaquín Marchena‐Gómez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7362-1110)
- Julia María Gil-García
Institutions
- Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ES)
- Hospital Universitario de Gran Canaria Doctor Negrín (ES)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Colorectal Disease
- Published
- 2025-05-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00384-025-04912-y
- Primary Topic
- Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria