Plasma calprotectin level: Usage in distinction of uncomplicated from complicated acute appendicitis
World Journal of Emergency Surgery, cilt.11, sa.1, 2016 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 11 Sayı: 1
- Basım Tarihi: 2016
- Doi Numarası: 10.1186/s13017-016-0062-9
- Dergi Adı: World Journal of Emergency Surgery
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Acute appendicitis, Complicated acute appendicitis, Plasma Calprotectin, Uncomplicated acute appendicitis
- İstanbul Gelişim Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır
Özet
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 91ng/mL (range 45-538) for acute appendicitis and 47ng/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.