The Infona portal uses cookies, i.e. strings of text saved by a browser on the user's device. The portal can access those files and use them to remember the user's data, such as their chosen settings (screen view, interface language, etc.), or their login data. By using the Infona portal the user accepts automatic saving and using this information for portal operation purposes. More information on the subject can be found in the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. By closing this window the user confirms that they have read the information on cookie usage, and they accept the privacy policy and the way cookies are used by the portal. You can change the cookie settings in your browser.
BackgroundLaparoscopic peritoneal lavage has been proposed for generalized peritonitis from perforated diverticulitis to avoid a stoma. Reports of its feasibility and safety are promising. This study aimed to establish determinants of failure to enable improved selection of patients for this approach.
MethodsThe study included all patients with perforated sigmoid diverticulitis who underwent emergency...
Background:Approximately one‐third of patients with chronic radiation enteritis (CRE) require surgery, which is associated with a high morbidity rate and a high risk of reoperation. The aim of this study was to report outcome after surgery for CRE.
Methods:Patients with CRE who underwent operation with extensive small bowel resection between 1980 and 2009 were included in the study. Postoperative...
Set the date range to filter the displayed results. You can set a starting date, ending date or both. You can enter the dates manually or choose them from the calendar.