Table 1 Maximal postoperative PCT plasma concentrations (μg/l) of patients with a regular postoperative course during a 5 day observation period.
From: Postoperative plasma concentrations of procalcitonin after different types of surgery
Type of surgery | median | 75% perc. | 90% perc. | maximal concentr. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Non-abdominal surgery* (n=37) | 0.38 | 0.55 | 1.06 | 2.5 |
Cholecystectomy (n=11) | 0.49 | 0.60 | 0.62 | 0.62 |
Resection of intestine** (n=20) | 1.50 | 2.49 | 3.00 | 5.13 |
Major abdom. and retroperitoneal s.*** (n=12) | 0.54 | 1.57 | 5.53 | 5.76 |
Cardiac and thoracic surgery (n=37) | 0.61 | 1.24 | 1.96 | 4.96 |