Avoiding or Reversing Hartmann’s Procedure Provides Improved Quality of Life After Perforated Diverticulitis

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Jefrey Vermeulen · Erasmus University Rotterdam

Jan J.V. Busschbach · Erasmus University Rotterdam

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Survivors after perforated diverticulitis had a worse QOL than the general population, which was mainly due to the presence of an end colostomy. QOL may improve if these stomas are reversed or not be performed in the first place.

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Diverticular Disease and Complications Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management

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Published in: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery

Volume 14, Issue 4, pp. 651-657

DOI: 10.1007/s11605-010-1155-5

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Avoiding or Reversing Hartmann’s Procedure Provides Improved Quality of Life After Perforated Diverticulitis

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