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Published on: November 9, 2016
Emergency management of diverticulitis
1Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas.
Clinics in Colon and Rectal Surgery
|August 3, 2010
Summary
Emergency sigmoid diverticulitis surgery often involves Hartmann's procedure. Alternative approaches like resection with anastomosis or laparoscopic lavage may improve outcomes in select patients, necessitating further research.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Oncology
- Colorectal Surgery
Background:
- Sigmoid diverticulitis frequently requires emergency surgery due to peritonitis or treatment failure.
- Hartmann's procedure (resection and diversion) is the standard emergency surgical care, followed by delayed colostomy closure.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current literature on surgical strategies for emergency sigmoid diverticulitis.
- To discuss evolving guidelines and alternative operative approaches.
- To suggest a management algorithm for emergent cases.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of comparative studies on surgical outcomes.
- Analysis of alternative procedures to Hartmann's procedure.
- Discussion of evidence supporting different surgical strategies.
Main Results:
- Hartmann's procedure remains a standard but controversial approach.
- Primary resection with anastomosis and laparoscopic lavage are viable alternatives.
- Patient selection is crucial for improved outcomes with alternative methods.
Conclusions:
- The optimal surgical strategy for emergent sigmoid diverticulitis is evolving.
- Laparoscopic lavage and resection with anastomosis offer potential benefits.
- Further multicentered prospective randomized trials are needed to establish best practices.
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