Diagnostic accuracy of routine hematological biomarkers for complications and prognosis in bowel obstruction: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Bowel obstruction is a critical emergency. Although imaging like X-ray and computed tomography (CT) aids diagnosis, cost-effective hematological biomarkers are still needed. This study evaluates the diagnostic values of hematological biomarkers for detecting complications, determining the need for surgery, and predicting prognosis in patients with bowel obstruction.

Methods

A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted following PRISMA guidelines. We systematically searched Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus, Embase and Cochrane Library for studies published up to June 2025. Inclusion criteria encompassed observational or case-control studies reporting sensitivity/specificity of neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), C-reactive protein (CRP), procalcitonin (PCT), D-

SUBMITTER: Hu H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12538851 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature