| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8835841 | Journal of Surgical Research | 2018 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Patients treated conservatively during their index admission for sigmoid diverticulitis do not require emergent surgery during long-term follow-up and the majority of patients (89%) do not require elective surgery. Elective sigmoidectomy at nonspecialized centers may result in high rates of recurrent diverticulitis (15%) and anastomotic leak (15%).
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Authors
Ido MD, Abbas MD, Katya MD, Yael MD, Natalia MD, Ahmed MD, Haggi MD,