Primary anastomosis with diverting loop ileostomy vs. Hartmann’s procedure for acute diverticulitis: what happens after discharge? Results of a nationwide analysis

Background: Current guidelines recommend resection with primary anastomosis with diverting loop ileostomy over Hartmann’s procedure if deemed safe for acute diverticulitis. The primary objective of the current study was to compare the utilization of these strategies and describe nationwide ostomy cl...

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Main Authors: Rios Diaz, AJ, Bevilacqua, LA, Habarth-Morales, TE, Zalewski, A, Metcalfe, D, Costanzo, C, Yeo, CJ, Palazzo, F
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Springer 2024