Long-term Experience with the Laparoscopic Approach to Perforated Diverticulitis plus Generalized Peritonitis

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Summary

Laparoscopic lavage of the peritoneal cavity and drainage is a safe alternative to the current standard of treatment for the management of perforated diverticulitis with or without gross fecal contamination and should be considered the standard of care.

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article
Published
2008-02-09
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Keywords

Medicine, Diverticulitis, Surgery, Abdominal surgery, Laparotomy

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