Cureus
 2020
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.7613
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The Effects of Initial Procalcitonin Levels on Mortality Rates in Geriatric Patients Undergoing Surgery

Belkiz Ongen Ipek
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Aslı Karadeniz
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Mustafa Erinç Sitar
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Abstract: Procalcitonin levels do not predict mortality following surgery. C-reactive protein and erythrocyte sedimentation rate are more useful biomarkers predicting mortality in geriatric patients undergoing surgery.

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