Prognostic value of inflammatory markers for detecting anastomotic leakage after esophageal resection.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Early diagnosis of anastomotic leakage (AL) after esophageal resection is crucial for the successful management of this complication. Inflammatory serological markers are indicators of complications during the postoperative course. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the prognostic value of routine inflammatory markers to predict anastomotic leakage after transthoracic esophageal resection.

Methods

Data from all consecutive patients undergoing transthoracic esophageal resection between January 2010 and December 2016 were analyzed from a prospective database. Besides clinicodemographic parameters, C-reactive protein, white blood cell count and albumin were analyzed and the Noble/Underwood (NUn) score was calculated to evaluate their predictive value for po

SUBMITTER: Liesenfeld LF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7726907 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature