Preoperative Mean Platelet Volume and Platelet Distribution Width Predict Postoperative Sepsis in Patients with Colorectal Cancer

Purpose . Mean platelet volume (MPV) and platelet distribution width (PDW) have been used to reflect the platelet activity in clinics. We assessed initial serum MPV and PDW levels in colorectal cancer (CRC) patients, in predicting the development of sepsis in CRC patients postoperatively. Patients and Methods . This study included 220 patients diagnosed with CRC. 55 patients were stratified to one group that developed sepsis postoperatively, and...