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Predictive Value of Procalcitonin for the Diagnosis of Bowel Strangulation

Authors: B. Papaziogas, G. Anthimidis, I. Koutelidakis, S. Atmatzidis, K. Atmatzidis

Published in: World Journal of Surgery | Issue 7/2008

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We read with interest the study of colleagues Ayten et al. [1], in which the authors concluded, based on their results, that procalcitonin could be a useful marker for the early detection of strangulation following small intestine obstruction. …

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Title: Predictive Value of Procalcitonin for the Diagnosis of Bowel Strangulation
Authors: B. Papaziogas
G. Anthimidis
I. Koutelidakis
S. Atmatzidis
K. Atmatzidis
Publication date: 01-07-2008
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: World Journal of Surgery / Issue 7/2008
Print ISSN: 0364-2313
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2323
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00268-008-9498-8

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