Open AccessElective Surgery for Diverticulitis and the Risk of Recurrence and Ostomy
Author(s) -
Lucas W. Thornblade,
Vlad V. Simianu,
Giana H. Davidson,
David R. Flum
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
annals of surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 4.153
H-Index - 309
eISSN - 1528-1140
pISSN - 0003-4932
DOI - 10.1097/sla.0000000000003639
Subject(s) - medicine , diverticulitis , general surgery , surgery
To assess the comparative risk of recurrence and ostomy after elective resection or medical therapy for uncomplicated diverticulitis, incorporating outpatient episodes of recurrence.