From colorectal to general surgeon in the management of left colonic perforation: A cohort study

CS attempt bowel reconstruction in more patients than GS in left colonic perforation without differences in overall postoperative morbidity or mortality. CS introduced covering IL to further indicate primary anastomosis avoiding HP. GS stepwise adopted this management although results are improved by CS. These findings favor primary anastomosis with/without covering ileostomy in left colonic perforation in selected patients where PSS can be used as a tool to discriminate best candidates.