Distal colomyotomy: follow-up of 37 cases

The 3-7-year follow-up results of 37 patients undergoing the operation of distal colomyotomy are reported. Twenty-five underwent surgery for uncomplicated diverticular disease; there was no mortality but 40 per cent of patients had recurrent symptoms. Twelve patients underwent surgery for complicated diverticular disease, with an operative mortality of 16-6 per cent and a recurrent symptom rate of 37-5 per cent.