Clinical Value of Procalcitonin in Patients with Spinal Infection
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
; : 271-275, 2015.
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OBJECTIVE: This study was designed to evaluation the diagnostic value of procalcitonin (PCT) in patients with spinal infection, compare to the classical biomarkers such as C-reactive protein (CRP), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), white blood cell (WBC) count. METHODS: All patients who were diagnosed as a spinal infection between January, 2013 and July, 2014 were included in this study. Serum PCT, CRP, ESR, and WBC count were checked at initial hospital visit and once a week serially until they were discharged. Patient's medical history, causes and pathogens of spinal infection were reviewed. RESULTS: Total 34 (16 men, 18 women) patients were included in this study. Mean age of the patients was 65.6 year-old. Causes of spinal infection were pain block procedure (14, 41.2%) and post-operation (5, 14.7%). Out of 25 patients who showed elevated initial serum PCT level, 20 patients (80%) had a combined systemic infection. 14 patients (6.7%) had a sepsis, 3 patients (14.2%) had a urinary tract infection and 2 (9.6%) had a pneumonia. 14 patients (41.2%) showed elevation of serum PCT level during treatment. Among them, 9 patients (64.3%) had a combined infection such as sepsis and urinary tract infection. CONCLUSION: Serum CRP showed more sensitivity compared to serum PCT in patients with spinal infection. Patients with spinal infection who showed elevated serum PCT level should be investigated for combined infection and proper antibiotics should be applied.
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Main subject:
Pneumonia
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Spondylitis
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Urinary Tract Infections
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Blood Sedimentation
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C-Reactive Protein
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Biomarkers
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Discitis
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Sepsis
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Leukocytes
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Humans
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
Year:
2015
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