The role of neutrophil CD64 index in the diagnosis of infectious complications after colorectal resection

Abstract

To determine diagnostic value of neutrophil CD64 index (iCD64n) in the diagnosis of postoperative infectious complications after colorectal resections. Seventy-three patients underwent colorectal surgery for the period from January to December 2018. These patients were included into a single-center study. Peripheral blood samples were taken on 3 and 6 postoperative days (POD) to check iCD64n level. We analyzed incidence of postoperative infectious complications, sensitivity (Se) and specificity (Sp) of postoperative iCD64n level on the 3rd and 6th POD. Postoperative infectious complications developed in 10 (13.7%) patients. Median iCD64n was significantly higher (p=0.0017 for POD 3; p=0.018 for POD 6) in patients with infectious complications (1.6 on POD 3; 1.3 on POD 6) compared to those without complications (1.1 on POD 3; 0.9 on POD 6). Area under curve (AUC) on the 3rd POD was 0.8 with the cut-off value of 1.4, Se - 70%, Sp - 93.7% (p=0.002). On the 6th POD, AUC was 0.91 with cut-off value of 1.23, Se - 80%, Sp - 93.7% (p<0.001). Neutrophil CD64 index is a valuable predictor for the diagnosis of postoperative infectious complications after colorectal resections. It is a useful tool to ensure a safe early discharge.