Evaluation of laparoscopic peritoneal lavage for perforated diverticulitis: a national registry-based study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Laparoscopic lavage (LPL) has been suggested for treatment of non-feculent perforated diverticulitis. In this observational study, the surgical treatment of diverticular disease in Sweden outside prospective trials was investigated.

Methods

This population-based study used the National Patient Register to identify all patients in Sweden with emergency admissions for diverticular disease, as defined by ICD codes from July 2014 to December 2020. Demographics, surgical procedures and outcomes were assessed. In addition, register data since 1997 were retrieved to assess co-morbidities, previous abdominal surgeries, and previous admissions for diverticular disease.

Results

Among 47 294 patients with emergency hospital admission, 2035 underwent LPL (427 patients)

SUBMITTER: Christos K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11075766 | biostudies-literature | 2024 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature