Early sepsis identification following cytoreductive surgery for peritoneal malignancy

[...]both WCC and CRP levels can be significantly increased in the absence of infection, whilst post-operative PCT concentrations may be heavily dependent on the type and complexity of the surgery performed [3]. [...]complementary tools to aid diagnosis are required. [...]this biomarker may also be of interest following major surgery. SEE PDF] Results indicate that MR-proADM kinetics are increased earlier and are more accurate than PCT in identifying patients at risk of developing an infection after cytoreductive surgery for peritoneal malignancy.