Should procalcitonin be included in acute cholecystitis guidelines? A systematic review
Background and Objectives: Acute cholecystitis (AC) is a common surgical emergency. Recent evidence suggests that serum procalcitonin (PCT) is superior to leukocytosis and serum C-reactive protein in the diagnosis and severity stratification of acute infections. This review evaluates the role of PCT...
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Main Authors: | Yaow, Clyve Yu Leon, Chong, Ryan Ian Houe, Chan, Kai Siang, Chia, Christopher Tze Wei, Shelat, Vishal G. |
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Other Authors: | Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine) |
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2024
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Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10356/173659 |
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Institution: | Nanyang Technological University |
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