Diagnostics: Inflammatory Markers
Taming the SRU
AUGUST 30, 2023
However, PCT can be elevated in severe trauma, such as burns or surgery [5,25]. A 2008 review in the International Journal of Medicine on spinal epidural abscess (SEA) agreed that inflammatory markers (specifically ESR and CRP) are generally sensitive in the diagnosis of SEA, but are not specific. 2008 Aug;75(8):557-66.
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