Purpose The optimal surgical approach for perforated diverticulitis with purulent or fecal
peritonitis (Hinchey grade III or IV) remains debated. In recent years, accumulating evidence …

Aim It is still controversial whether the optimal operation for perforated diverticulitis with
peritonitis is primary anastomosis (PRA) or nonrestorative resection (NRR). The aim of this …

Background Perforated diverticulitis (PD) remains a serious acute abdominal condition. The
aims of this study were to measure its incidence in a large UK population and to identify …

Background Prognostic evaluation of patients with left colonic perforation is useful in
predicting mortality. The aims of this prospective study were to determine the prognostic …

Abstract Introduction Surgical management of Hinchey III and IV diverticulitis utilizes either
Hartmann's procedure (HP) or primary resection anastomosis (PRA) with or without fecal …

Background The role of proximal diversion in patients undergoing sigmoid resection and
primary anastomosis for diverticulitis with generalized peritonitis is unclear. The aim of this …

Background Surgical strategies for acute perforated diverticulitis with generalised peritonitis
remain controversial. This study aimed to meta-analyse trials comparing primary resection …

Purpose Surgical strategies for perforated diverticulitis (Hinchey stages III and IV) remain
controversial. This systematic review aimed to compare the outcome of primary …

Background No consensus has been reached in the management of perforated diverticulitis.
Many surgeons opt for a Hartmann's procedure to avoid the risk of an anastomotic leak. We …

Purpose Emergency treatment of acute diverticulitis remains a hazy field. Despite a number
of clinical studies, randomized controlled trials (RCTs), guidelines and surgical societies …