Are interleukin-6 ( IL-6 ) and C-reactive protein ( CRP ) concentration prior to total nephrectomy prognostic factors in localized renal cell carcinoma ( RCC )?
Results of our study showed that elevated levels of IL-6 and CRP in peripheral blood before surgery of RCC were correlated with worse OS and CSS.
Treatment of rifampicin-susceptible staphylococcal DSWI with a rifampicin-containing antibiotic regimen may improve the outcome. After surgical debridement an antibiotic treatment of 6 weeks may be adequate for staphylococcal DSWI.