Plasma Procalcitonin Is Useful for Predicting the Severity of Acute Cholecystitis
Plasma Procalcitonin Is Useful for Predicting the Severity of Acute Cholecystitis
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Cairo, Egypt: Hindawi Publishing Corporation
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English
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Cairo, Egypt: Hindawi Publishing Corporation
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Background. Acute cholecystitis is a common complication of cholelithiasis. Delayed diagnosis may constitute morbidity and mortality; therefore, early diagnosis and determining the severity of acute cholecystitis are crucial. Objectives. This study aimed to determine the validity of blood procalcitonin (PCT) levels in assessing the severity of acut...
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Plasma Procalcitonin Is Useful for Predicting the Severity of Acute Cholecystitis
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TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_ffb581003dda4403b46b675ff727236d
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2090-2840
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2090-2859
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10.1155/2020/8329310
