Procalcitonin (PCT) is a protein that consists of 116 amino acids and is the peptide precursor
of calcitonin. Calcitonin is initially biosynthesized as PCT, which, under normal conditions, is …

Several controlled clinical studies have evaluated the potential of the infection biomarker
procalcitonin (PCT) to improve the diagnostic work-up of patients with bacterial infections …

Objective: Intra-abdominal infections (IAIs) after elective colorectal surgery impact
significantly the short-and long-term outcomes. In the era of fast-track surgery, they often …

Background Major surgery is a term frequently used but poorly defined. The aim of the
present study was to reach a consensus in the definition of major surgery within a panel of …

Background Anastomotic leakage (AL) following colorectal surgery can be difficult to
diagnose owing to varying clinical presentations. This systematic review aimed to assess …

Objective To test postoperative serum albumin drop (ΔAlb) as a marker of surgical stress
response and early predictor of clinical outcomes. Design Prospective cohort study …

Background This systematic review investigated the impact of complications by type
(infective vs. non-infective) and severity (using the Clavien Dindo scale) on long-term …

Abstract Background and Aims Patients with Crohn's disease undergoing ileocolectomy and
primary anastomosis are often at increased risk of anastomotic leak. We aimed to determine …

Introduction The incidence of anastomotic leak (AL) has not decreased over the past
decades and some important grey areas remain in its definition, prevention, and …

Aim Anastomotic leak (AL) after anterior resection results in increased morbidity, mortality
and local recurrence. The aim of this study was to assess the ability of C‐reactive protein …