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Management of rectal stump leak following emergency Hartmann's procedure

ABSTRACT We report on the management of three cases of rectal stump leak and sepsis following urgent Hartmann's procedure for perforated sigmoid diverticulitis or large bowel obstruction. Two patients had significant risk factors for poor tissue healing. All patients developed features of sepsis and comp...

A double row epiploicoplasty for primary closure of free perforated sigmoid diverticulitis

ABSTRACT Acute free perforation of the sigmoid diverticulitis is an emergency surgical intervention required condition. Although the sigmoid resection and temporary end colostomy or abdominal lavage and drainage are the most commonly used surgical methods for its treatment, the most effective surgical me...