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Systematic review and meta-analysis comparing primary resection and anastomosis versus Hartmann's procedure for the management of acute perforated diverticulitis with generalised peritonitis.

Odhrán K RyanÉanna J RyanB CreavinM R BolandM E KellyD C Winter
Published in: Techniques in coloproctology (2020)
This meta-analysis demonstrates that PRA used in the management of haemodynamically stable patients with Hinchey grade III/IV diverticulitis leads to a lower overall persistent stoma rate, with reduced morbidity compared with the traditional management.
Keyphrases
  • systematic review
  • liver failure
  • randomized controlled trial
  • minimally invasive
  • respiratory failure