Hartmann’s procedure versus sigmoidectomy with primary anastomosis for perforated diverticulitis with purulent or fecal peritonitis: Three-year follow-up of a randomised controlled trial

Abstract

Long-term results showed that in haemodynamically stable, immunocompetent patients primary anastomosis is superior to Hartmann's procedure as treatment for perforated diverticulitis with respect to long-term stoma free rate, overall hospitalization and parastomal hernias.