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

Completed

• Conditions: Given Indication for Open Resection of Colorectal Cancer

• Registration Number: NCT01221324
• Lead Sponsor: Cantonal Hospital of St. Gallen

Brief 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.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2010-10-14
• Study First Submitted QC: 2010-10-14
• Study First Posted: 2010-10-15
• Study Start: 2010-11
• Primary Completion: 2010-11
• Study Completion: 2010-11
• Status Verified: 2012-02
• Last Update Submitted: 2012-02-10
• Last Update Posted: 2012-02-13

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 1200

Inclusion Criteria

• all patients with resection of colorectal cancer

Exclusion Criteria

• lack of measurement of C-reactive protein
• lack of measurement of white blood cell counts

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
postoperative inflammatory complications	30 days

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Anastomotic leakage	60 days