Can red cell distribution width be used as a predictor of acute cholecystitis?

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Objective: Acute cholecystitis is a common disease requiring accurate markers for diagnosis and proper treatment.The aim of this study was to investigate the role of red cell distribution width (RDW) in acute cholecystitis.Material and Methods: 299 were included in the study. The subjects were divided into 2 groups; group 1 (n: 46)acute cholecystitis group and group 2 (n: 253) chronic cholecystitis group. The patients were compared with respectto demographic characteristics, white blood cell count, C-reactive protein, and red cell distribution width.Results: A statistically significant difference was observed between groups with respect to gender, white blood cellcount, C-reactive protein, and red cell distribution width level (p<0.05). The mean red cell distribution width levelof group 1 and 2 was 14.19±2.02% and 15.03±2.51%, respectively.Conclusion: Red cell distribution width level can be used as a predictor of acute cholecystitis. Multicenter prospective studies should be performed to elucidate the exact role of RDW level in acute cholecystitis.