Diagnostic Value of C-reactive Protein and White Blood Cell Counts for Early Detection of Inflammatory Complications After Open Resection of Colorectal Cancer

Although widely used, there is a lack of evidence concerning diagnostic value of C-reactive protein (CRP) and white blood cell counts (WBC) in the postoperative course. The aim of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of CRP and WBC for postoperative inflammatory complications after open resection of colorectal cancer.

Inclusion Criteria:

• all patients with resection of colorectal cancer

Exclusion Criteria:

• lack of measurement of C-reactive protein
• lack of measurement of white blood cell counts