Mannan-binding lectin and procalcitonin measurement for prediction of postoperative infection
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INTRODUCTION Postoperative infection is a major cause of morbidity and mortality. We investigated two serum markers for their ability to identify patients at risk for postoperative infection. Mannan-binding lectin (MBL) is a central molecule of the innate immune system and MBL deficiency is known to predispose to infection. Procalcitonin (PCT) is a sensitive marker for bacterial infection. METHODS We investigated 162 patients undergoing elective surgery for cancer of the gastrointestinal tract. Patients were classified as having no complications (group A), having infection for unknown reason (group B) or having sepsis after events like aspiration or anastomotic leakage (group C). Analysis was done pre- and postoperatively for serum levels of MBL, PCT and C-reactive-protein. DNA was preoperatively sampled and stored and later analysed for genetic polymorphisms of MBL. RESULTS The preoperative serum levels of MBL were significantly lower in group B patients than in group A patients (1332 +/- 466 ng/ml versus 2523 +/- 181 ng/ml). PCT measured on day one post-surgery was significantly higher in group B patients than in group A (3.33 +/- 1.08 ng/ml versus 1.38 +/- 0.17 ng/ml). Patients with an aberrant MBL genotype had a significantly higher risk of postoperative infections than wild-type carriers (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION Preoperative MBL and early postoperative PCT measurement may help identify patients at risk for postoperative infection.
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Correction: Mannan-binding lectin and procalcitonin measurement for prediction of postoperative infection
MS and JS conceived of the study, developed the study design and carried out the statistical analysis. JR was responsible for patient recruitment and clinical follow up, sample collection and DNA-isolation and also carried out the MBL-serum measurements. RS performed the MBLgenotyping. MM participated in the PCT analysis. ST participated in the study design and data analysis. WH participated in...
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Critical Care
دوره 9 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2005