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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Main Authors: Hosam Halim, Alan Askari, Rebecca Nunn, James Hollingshead
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-07-01
Series:World Journal of Emergency Surgery
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13017-019-0251-4