Is it safe and useful, laparoscopic peritoneal lavage in the treatment of acute diverticulitis of octogenarian patients? A multicenter retroprospective observational study
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Boselli Carlo, Gemini Alessandro, Cirocchi Roberto, Grassi Veronica, Avenia Stefano, Polistena Andrea, Sanguinetti Alessandro, Pironi Daniele, Santoro Alberto, Tabola Renata, Burattini Maria Federica, Avenia Nicola
ISSN: 1720-8319
Diverticular disease of the colon also affects older people. Generally, older patients with diverticulitis may be regarded as too risky to undergo surgery. This retroprospective multicentric observational study aims to assess the safety and benefits of laparoscopic peritoneal lavage (LPL) in elderly patients with perforated sigmoid diverticulitis.