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ArticleIn vivo (Athens, Greece)

Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio as a Biomarker for Postoperative Complications in Crohn's Disease.

Makoto Kawamoto, Daijiro Higashi, Ken Kinjo, Noritaka Takatsu, Yoshihiro Miyasaka, Hisatomi Arima, Satoshi Nimura, Takashi Hisabe, Masato Watanabe

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Makoto KawamotoDepartment of Surgery, Fukuoka University Chikushi Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan; m.kawamoto.my@adm.fukuoka-u.ac.jp.
Daijiro HigashiDepartment of Surgery, Fukuoka University Chikushi Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan.
Ken KinjoDepartment of Gastroenterology, Fukuoka University Chikushi Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan.
Noritaka TakatsuDepartment of Gastroenterology, Fukuoka University Chikushi Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan.
Yoshihiro MiyasakaDepartment of Surgery, Fukuoka University Chikushi Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan.
Hisatomi ArimaDepartment of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Fukuoka University, Faculty of Medicine, Fukuoka, Japan.
Satoshi NimuraDepartment of Pathology, Fukuoka University Chikushi Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan.
Takashi HisabeDepartment of Gastroenterology, Fukuoka University Chikushi Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan.
Masato WatanabeDepartment of Surgery, Fukuoka University Chikushi Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

BACKGROUND/

aimDespite advances in diagnosis and pharmacotherapy, surgery remains crucial for Crohn's disease (CD). Postoperative intra-abdominal septic complications (IASC) occur in 1.2-16.7% of cases. We investigated the frequency of postoperative IASC in elective surgeries for CD and the risk factors and potential biomarkers for postoperative IASC. PATIENTS AND

methodsWe conducted a retrospective single-center cohort study of patients who underwent abdominal surgery for CD at Fukuoka University Chikushi Hospital between January 2015 and December 2023. The primary focus was the incidence of IASC within 60 days postoperatively. Patient-related variables were examined using univariate and multivariable analyses.

resultsThe analysis included 206 of 249 surgeries. Postoperative IASC occurred in 26 patients (12.6%). Univariate analysis identified history of steroid use requiring steroid coverage (

conclusionHistory of steroid use requiring steroid coverage, preoperative NLR ≧3.98, and duration of operation ≧173 min are independent risk factors for postoperative IASC in elective surgeries for CD. Recognition of high-risk patients would contribute to the decision-making process for perioperative management.

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BiomarkersCrohn DiseaseLymphocytesNeutrophilsPostoperative ComplicationsAdultFemaleHumansLeukocyte CountMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsBiomarkersbiomarkerCrohn’s diseaseintra-abdominal septic complicationneutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratiopostoperative complicationsteroid use

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PMID40295000
PMCPMC12041980

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