Low Incidence of Pelvic Sepsis after Hartmann's Procedure: Radiation Therapy May Be a Risk Factor.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Hartmann's procedure is a well-established alternative in colorectal surgery when a primary anastomosis is contraindicated. However, the rectal remnant may cause complications. This study was designed to investigate the occurrence of pelvic sepsis after Hartmann's procedure and identify possible risk factors.

Methods

All patients who underwent Hartmann's procedure between 2005 and 2012 were identified by the in-hospital registry. Information about pelvic sepsis and potential preoperative, perioperative, and postoperative risk factors was obtained by review of the medical records.

Results

172 patients were identified (97 females); they were aged 74 ± 11 years. Surgery was performed due to cancer (49%) or diverticulitis (35%) and other benign disease (16%). Rect

SUBMITTER: Wetterhall C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6422152 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature