Serum C-Reactive Protein as a Predictor of Morbidity and Mortality in Intensive Care Unit Patients After Esophagectomy

In patients undergoing esophagectomy with gastric tube reconstruction, increased CRP levels were associated with the occurrence of postoperative complications and higher 1-year mortality. Postoperative serum CRP levels can easily be monitored in the ICU in order to identify patients at risk for the development of postoperative complications; future research is needed to determine whether these complications can be prevented and improve outcome.