Zhang SY, Chen J, Cai N. Evaluation of preoperative blood markers for predicting intra-abdominal infection during colorectal cancer resection: A commentary on recent findings. World J Gastrointest Surg 2024; 16(10): 3371-3373 [PMID: 39575277 DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.v16.i10.3371]
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Shi-Yan Zhang, MD, Director, Department of Clinical Laboratory, Fuding Hospital, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 120 South Road of Old City, Fuding 355200, Fujian Province, China. myebox@139.com
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Gastroenterology & Hepatology
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Letter to the Editor
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World J Gastrointest Surg. Oct 27, 2024; 16(10): 3371-3373 Published online Oct 27, 2024. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v16.i10.3371
Evaluation of preoperative blood markers for predicting intra-abdominal infection during colorectal cancer resection: A commentary on recent findings
Shi-Yan Zhang, Juan Chen, Na Cai
Shi-Yan Zhang, Juan Chen, Na Cai, Department of Clinical Laboratory, Fuding Hospital, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuding 355200, Fujian Province, China
Author contributions: Zhang SY led the manuscript writing, idea conception, and correspondence; Chen J analyzed methodology and results analysis, assisted in drafting the manuscript; Cai N conducted the literature review, and discussed improvements; all the authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Supported byJoint Project of the Natural Science Foundation of Ningde, No. 2023J49.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
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Corresponding author: Shi-Yan Zhang, MD, Director, Department of Clinical Laboratory, Fuding Hospital, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 120 South Road of Old City, Fuding 355200, Fujian Province, China. myebox@139.com
Received: March 27, 2024 Revised: August 21, 2024 Accepted: August 29, 2024 Published online: October 27, 2024 Processing time: 185 Days and 3.8 Hours
Abstract
This commentary evaluates the study by Liu et al. This study investigates the predictive utility of the neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio, platelet-lymphocyte ratio, systemic immune-inflammation index, and carcinoembryonic antigen levels for post-operative intra-abdominal infection following colorectal cancer (CRC) surgery. The study highlights the critical need for analyzing diverse patient demographics and delves into the potential impact of various confounding factors on the predictive accuracy of these markers. Additionally, the commentary advocates for the initiation of prospective studies aimed at validating and enhancing the clinical utility of these biomarkers in the context of CRC treatment. The commentary aims to underscore the importance of broadening the research framework to include a wider patient demographic and more comprehensive factor analyses, thereby enriching the predictive model's applicability and relevance in clinical settings.
Core Tip: This commentary highlights the pioneering study by Liu et al on the use of the neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio, platelet-lymphocyte ratio, systemic immune-inflammation index, and carcinoembryonic antigen as predictive markers for postoperative intra-abdominal infection in colorectal cancer (CRC) patients. This study underscores the need for broadening the patient demographics, intensifying the examination of confounding variables, and the crucial need for prospective validation to ensure the clinical applicability of these markers. Additionally, further research should include multicenter trials and the exploration of additional biomarkers to increase the model's predictive accuracy and clinical relevance. This study also highlights the importance of integrating predictive models into clinical workflows, making them user-friendly for healthcare professionals, and thereby optimizing patient outcomes in CRC management.
