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Techniques in Coloproctology
Published in: Techniques in Coloproctology 1/2010

01-11-2010

Current management of diverticular disease of the colon

Authors: T. E. Pavlidis, E. T. Pavlidis, A. K. Sakantamis

Published in: Techniques in Coloproctology | Special Issue 1/2010

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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.
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Metadata
Title
Current management of diverticular disease of the colon
Authors
T. E. Pavlidis
E. T. Pavlidis
A. K. Sakantamis
Publication date
01-11-2010
Publisher
Springer Milan
Published in
Techniques in Coloproctology / Issue Special Issue 1/2010
Print ISSN: 1123-6337
Electronic ISSN: 1128-045X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10151-010-0629-5

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