CRP and Increased total leukocyte count: Higher values of preoperative CRP and leukocytosis were observed in patients with CF compared to the rest of the study group (4.4 ± 5.76 mg/dL versus 1.31 ± 2.22 mg/dL, p < 0.05; 15.9 ± 6.24 × 103/μL vs. 10.65 ± 3.17 × 103/μL, p < 0.001, respectively).