Thrombocytosis as a Marker for Postoperative Complications in Colorectal Surgery

Background. Blood platelet measurement is a widely available and inexpensive test that is performed routinely. Platelets are thought to act by inducing inflammation and play a role in clotting and antimicrobial defence. A postoperative rise in the platelet count (thrombocytosis) is often dismissed a...

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Main Authors: M. Mohamud, L. Osborne, H. G. Jones, A. Ahmed, J. Beynon, D. A. Harris, M. Evans, M. Davies, U. Khot, T. V. Chandrasekaran
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2018-01-01
Series:Gastroenterology Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/1978639
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