Perforated Diverticulitis: To Anastomose or Not to Anastomose? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

No consensus has been reached in the management of perforated diverticulitis. Many surgeons opt for a Hartmann's procedure to avoid the risk of an anastomotic leak. We hypothesize that resection with primary anastomosis is a safe alternative in selected patients. We aim to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis on the available literature.
Source: International Journal of Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Review Source Type: research