Primary resection anastomosis versus Hartmann’s procedure in Hinchey III and IV diverticulitis
Abstract Introduction Surgical management of Hinchey III and IV diverticulitis utilizes either Hartmann’s procedure (HP) or primary resection anastomosis (PRA) with or without fecal diversion. The aim of this meta-analysis is to determine which of the two procedures has a more favorable outcome. Met...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-07-01
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| Series: | World Journal of Emergency Surgery |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13017-019-0251-4 |