Is laparoscopic washout and drainage a management option in diverticular perforation?
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Report By: Zoltan Szucs - Clinical Fellow General Surgery
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Institution: Thoracic Surgery - Birmingham Heartlands Hospital
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Date Submitted: 7th December 2010
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Last Modified: 7th December 2010
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Status:
Red (incomplete)
Three Part Question
In [a patient with diverticular perforation] is [laparoscopic washout and drainage an acceptable alternative to laparotomy and colostomy] in [achieving resolution and avoiding severe or fatal complications]?
