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Plasma calprotectin level: usage in distinction of uncomplicated from complicated acute appendicitis

Authors: Murat Cikot, Kivanc Derya Peker, Mehmet Abdussamet Bozkurt, Ali Kocatas, Osman Kones, Sinan Binboga, Asuman Gedikbasi, Halil Alis

Published in: World Journal of Emergency Surgery | Issue 1/2016

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.

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Title: Plasma calprotectin level: usage in distinction of uncomplicated from complicated acute appendicitis
Authors: Murat Cikot
Kivanc Derya Peker
Mehmet Abdussamet Bozkurt
Ali Kocatas
Osman Kones
Sinan Binboga
Asuman Gedikbasi
Halil Alis
Publication date: 01-12-2016
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: World Journal of Emergency Surgery / Issue 1/2016
Electronic ISSN: 1749-7922
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13017-016-0062-9

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Plasma calprotectin level: usage in distinction of uncomplicated from complicated acute appendicitis

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