Procalcitonin Measurement in Pleural Fluid to Predict Infectious Complications of the Chest Post Lung Resection.

Aim: Procalcitonin (PCT) is variably used in clinical practice to identify infectious processes. This study investigated whether PCT level in pleural fluids could predict the infectious complications in the chests of patients undergoing lobectomy.

Patients And Methods: Thirty-four patients undergoing lobectomy for lung cancer were enrolled.