Primary Anastomosis with Diverting Loop Ileostomy vs Hartmann ’s Procedure for Acute Diverticulitis: What Happens after Discharge? Results of a Nationwide Analysis

Current guidelines recommend primary anastomosis with diverting loop ileostomy (PADLI) over Hartmann ’s procedure (HP) for acute diverticulitis. We aimed to compare the utilization of these management strategies and their longitudinal outcomes at a national level.
Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Colon and Rectal Surgery Source Type: research