The Sigma-trial protocol: a prospective double-blind multi-centre comparison of laparoscopic versus open elective sigmoid resection in patients with symptomatic diverticulitis

The Sigma-trial protocol: a prospective double-blind multi-centre comparison of laparoscopic versus open elective sigmoid resection in patients with symptomatic diverticulitis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Backround</p> <p>Diverticulosis is a common disease in the western society with an incidence of 33–66%. 10–25% of these patients will develop diverticulitis. In order to prevent a high-risk acute operation it is advised to perform elective sigmoid res...

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Main Authors: Lacy Antonio M, Heres Piet, Bergamaschi Roberto, Bemelman Willem A, de Lange Elly SM, Veenhof Alexander AFA, Klarenbeek Bastiaan R, van den Broek Wim T, van der Peet Donald L, Cuesta Miguel A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-08-01
Series:BMC Surgery
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2482/7/16

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