The Hartmann procedure: its role in acute complicated diverticulitis

E. T. Mallonga, W. H. Brummelkamp, T. M. van Gulik, C. W. Taat

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Abstract

A retrospective study of 38 patients with Hartmann procedure for acute complicated diverticulitis. Two patients died. Continuity was restored in 30 patients (30/36). With the present mortality (2/38) and a rather low morbidity, the Hartmann procedure can be recommended in acute complicated diverticulitis
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)171-174
JournalNetherlands journal of surgery
Volume38
Issue number6
Publication statusPublished - 1986

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