Prognostic value of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio at diagnosis in colorectal cancer: propensity score analysis.

Introduction: baseline neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) at the time of colorectal cancer (CRC) diagnosis has been proposed as a predictor of long-term survival. The aim of this study was to analyze its usefulness in a homogeneous population with control of the main confounding factors.

Methodology: observational study of 836 patients who underwent surgery for CRC.

Utility of a new prognostic score based on the Comprehensive Complication Index (CCI®) in patients operated on for colorectal cancer (S-CRC-PC score).

Background: Postoperative complications after colorectal cancer surgery have been associated with poor long-term prognosis. The aim of the present study was to investigate the prognostic impact of postoperative complications after colorectal cancer surgery assessed by the Comprehensive Complication Index (CCI®) and designing a new prognostic score based on this index.

Methods: This observational longitudinal study included a series of 604 patients who underwent colorectal surgery for cancer.

[Prosthetic infection after hernioplasty. Five years experience].

Introduction: Prosthesis infection is an infrequent but important complication in abdominal wall surgery. The aim of this study is to evaluate the incidence and risk factors for the infection of the prosthesis after hernia repair, as well as the treatment to apply.

Material And Method: Between January 2002 and December 2006, we performed 1055 prosthetic hernia repairs: 761 inguinal hernias (72.