A Propensity-Score Matched ACS-NSQIP Database Analysis of Primary Anastomosis With or Without Diversion for Acute Perforated Diverticulitis.
BACKGROUND Resection with primary anastomosis (RPA) has emerged as an accepted alternative to Hartmann's procedure for acute perforated diverticulitis with peritonitis, yet the need for routine diversion remains unclear. We compared short-term outcomes of RPA with and without diversion in this setting. METHODS We con...