Sigmoid resection with primary anastomosis versus the Hartmann's procedure for perforated diverticulitis with purulent or fecal peritonitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Daniël P V LambrichtsPim P EdomskisRuben D van der BogtGert-Jan KleinrensinkWilhelmus Adrianus BemelmanJohan F LangePublished in: International journal of colorectal disease (2020)
Although between-study heterogeneity needs to be taken into account, the present results indicate that primary anastomosis seems to be the preferred option over Hartmann's procedure in selected patients with Hinchey III or IV diverticulitis.
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