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Published on: November 4, 2010
Red cell distribution width and mean platelet volume as predictors of anastomotic dehiscence in colorectal surgery A
Aim:
One of the most serious complications in modern colorectal surgery is the occurrence of an anastomotic dehiscence. The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of preoperative red cell distribution width (RDW) and mean platelet volume (MPV) as predictors of anastomotic dehiscence in elective surgery for colorectal cancer.
Materials And Methods:
Forty-two patients with a clinically manifested anastomotic dehiscence after oncological colorectal surgery, and 42 controls matched for age, sex, pathological stage and tumor localization were enrolled. Correlations between the preoperative RDW and MPV values and anastomotic dehiscence were investigated.
Results:
Both the median RDW value (14.4 % vs 13.1%; p=0.007) and the median MPV value (8.0 fL vs 7.5 fL; p=0.037) were significantly higher in patients with anastomotic dehiscence than in those without. In multiple regression analysis only the RDW remained significantly associated with anastomotic dehiscence.
Conclusions:
The preoperative values of RDW may be useful in predicting anastomotic damage in elective oncological surgery.
Key Words:
Anastomotic Dehiscence, MPV, RDW.
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