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Plasma calprotectin level: usage in distinction of uncomplicated from complicated acute appendicitis.
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World Journal of Emergency Surgery . 1/27/2016, Vol. 11, p1-6. 6p. - Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- Background: The aim of this study was to identify the diagnostic role of plasma calprotectin value for a distinction of presence acute appendicitis and the indifference of uncomplicated from complicated acute appendicitis. Methods: Plasma calprotectin, white blood cell and C-reactive protein values of 89 patients, who have undergone laparoscopic appendectomy between January 2013 and May 2013 were evaluated. Results: Calprotectin was 91 ng/mL (range 45-538) for acute appendicitis and 47 ng/ml (range 28-205) for the control group. There was a positive, statistically significant relation between calprotectin and C-reactive protein values (r= 0. 292 p = 0. 001, respectively). There was no statistically significant difference was determined between calprotectin and white blood cell values (r = 0. 142 p = 0. 187, respectively). CRP and Cal values were significantly higher in patients with a complicated AA group than in those with uncomplicated AA (p = 0. 014, p = 0. 0001, respectively) whereas white blood cell counts did not differ significantly between two groups (p = 0. 164). Conclusion: Plasma calprotectin levels were increased in patients with acute appendicitis and should use in a distinction of uncomplicated from complicated acute appendicitis patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 17497922
- Volume :
- 11
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- World Journal of Emergency Surgery
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 112544083
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13017-016-0062-9