Current management of diverticular disease of the colon.
Title | Current management of diverticular disease of the colon. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2010 |
Authors | Pavlidis, T. E., Pavlidis E. T., & Sakantamis A. K. |
Journal | Tech Coloproctol |
Volume | 14 Suppl 1 |
Pagination | S79-81 |
Date Published | 2010 Nov |
ISSN | 1128-045X |
Keywords | Diverticulitis, Colonic, Diverticulosis, Colonic, Humans |
Abstract | The medical treatment plays the first role in the vast majority of cases. Severe acute diverticulitis requires hospitalization and supporting care with intravenous fluids and antibiotics such as ciprofloxacin and metronidazole. Emergency operative intervention is necessary if complication occurs. Laparoscopic surgery has a well-defined place and such colectomy has been gaining, nowadays, more popularity. |
DOI | 10.1007/s10151-010-0629-5 |
Alternate Journal | Tech Coloproctol |
PubMed ID | 20683744 |