Open AccessSuspected uncomplicated cecal diverticulitis diagnosed by imaging: Initial antibioticsvslaparoscopic treatment
Author(s) -
Hyoung-Chul Park,
Bong Hwa Lee
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
world journal of gastroenterology
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.427
H-Index - 155
eISSN - 2219-2840
pISSN - 1007-9327
DOI - 10.3748/wjg.v16.i38.4854
Subject(s) - medicine , diverticulitis , perforation , ascending colon , antibiotics , cecum , surgery , phlegmon , gastroenterology , materials science , punching , microbiology and biotechnology , metallurgy , biology
To compare the recurrence rate following initial antibiotic management to that following laparoscopic treatment for suspected uncomplicated cecal diverticulitis.