Procalcitonin in Early Detection of Postoperative Infectious Complications. the Comparison with a Set of Cytokines, Soluble Cytokine Receptors and Acute Phase Proteins

摘要

Background: Infections and sepsis are relevant complications in patients undergoing large abdominal surgery and still constitute a diagnostic challenge. Only limited markers can differentiate incipient postoperative sepsis from uncomplicated early postoperative reaction. A prospective clinical study was performed to examine the accuracy of procalcitonin (PCT), set of cytokines, soluble cytokine receptors and acute phase proteins in patients following major abdominal surgery.