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

Given Indication for Open Resection of Colorectal Cancer Clinical Trial

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

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.

Clinical Trial Description

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Study Design

Observational Model: Cohort, Time Perspective: Retrospective

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Colorectal Neoplasms
• Given Indication for Open Resection of Colorectal Cancer

• NCT number: NCT01221324
• Study type: Observational
• Source: Cantonal Hospital of St. Gallen
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: November 2010
• Completion date: November 2010