Perforated diverticulitis following extra-abdominal surgery.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
The peritonitis of perforated diverticular disease is a life-threatening condition. We report three cases where it occurred following unrelated extra-abdominal surgery and where surgical intervention proved to be the correct course of management. All cases were treated with a Hartmann's procedure; this is probably the safest option for purulent peritonitis in patients who are a high operative risk and have recently undergone major surgery.
Medical subject headings
- Diverticulitis
- Intestinal Perforation
- Peritonitis
- Postoperative Complications