Erschienen in:
01.05.2007 | Letters to the Editor
Practice Parameters for Sigmoid Diverticulitis
verfasst von:
A. P. Meagher, F.R.A.C.S., F. A. Frizelle, F.R.A.C.S., S. Janes, F.R.A.C.S.
Erschienen in:
Diseases of the Colon & Rectum
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Ausgabe 5/2007
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Excerpt
To the Editor—The recently published practice parameters for sigmoid diverticulitis does not emphasize that, because of further data in the literature, a very influential recommendation has been changed.
1 In the two previous practice parameters for sigmoid diverticulitis, elective surgery was recommended after two episodes of diverticulitis.
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4 The most recent publication
1 states “The decision to recommend elective sigmoid colectomy after recovery from acute diverticulitis should be made on a case-by-case basis.” In light of recent publications, we do not believe that this perhaps more conservative recommendation has gone far enough. …