Fig. 1From: C-reactive protein: quantitative marker of surgical trauma and post-surgical complications in dogs: a systematic reviewFlow-chart illustrating the inclusion and exclusion of studies in the systematic review also summarizing inclusion and exclusion criteria. The review was based on broad Pub Med, Web of Science, Agris, and CAB Abstract searches resulting in 120 hits, when duplicates were removed. Titles of studies and abstracts were analyzed for relevance. Bibliography of relevant studies were searched and cross referenced to identify any additional studies relevant for inclusion, thus identifying one additional study. Finally 29 articles were includedBack to article page