C-reactive protein in gastrointestinal system anastomosis

AKYILDIZ H. Y., Artis T., Akcan A., Kucuk C., Sozuer E., Mutlu F.

TURKISH JOURNAL OF SURGERY, vol.24, no.4, pp.168-172, 2008 (ESCI) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 24 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2008
  • Journal Name: TURKISH JOURNAL OF SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.168-172
  • Keywords: Anastomotic leak, CRP, surgery
  • Erciyes University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose: We aimed to evaluate the accuracy of blood C-reactive protein level for early diagnosis of anastomotic leakage that is ahead of the possible dangerous process after gastrointestinal anastomosis.