Predictive value of C-reactive protein for early anastomotic leak after rectal cancer surgery
Rectal cancer is one of the most common malignant tumors of the digestive tract.Postoperative complications associated with rectal cancer surgery include anastomotic leak,bleeding,pelvic nerve injury,intestinal obstruction,and ureteral injury.Early identification of anastomotic leaks after rectal cancer surgery is crucial for the perioperative recovery of patients.C-reactive protein plays an important role in the occurrence and development of anastomotic leaks.Abnormally high levels of C-reactive protein in blood or drainage fluid on the 5th postoperative day may indicate an early anastomotic leak.This paper discusses the mechanisms and predictive value of C-reactive protein in the early detection of anastomotic leaks after rectal cancer surgery,providing insights for clinical treatment.