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What is the most common surgical procedure for diverticulitis?
What is the most common surgical procedure for diverticulitis?
- Babcock’s procedure
- Colectomy
- Hartmann’s procedure (correct)
- Colostomy
How are patients with uncomplicated diverticulitis typically managed?
How are patients with uncomplicated diverticulitis typically managed?
- With emergency surgery
- On a case-by-case basis (correct)
- With conservative therapy
- With elective surgery
What is the typical management approach for patients with recurrent episodes of diverticulitis?
What is the typical management approach for patients with recurrent episodes of diverticulitis?
- Elective surgery after multiple episodes
- Surgical intervention after one episode
- Case-by-case basis
- Nonsurgical management for patients with frequent episodes (correct)
Why is the rectum left intact during surgery for diverticulitis?
Why is the rectum left intact during surgery for diverticulitis?
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How are patients with free perforation or large-bowel obstruction typically managed?
How are patients with free perforation or large-bowel obstruction typically managed?
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What is the primary goal of surgical treatment for diverticulitis?
What is the primary goal of surgical treatment for diverticulitis?
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Study Notes
Surgical Treatment of Diverticulitis
- The most common surgical procedure for diverticulitis is the Hartmann's procedure.
- Patients who present with free perforation or large-bowel obstruction typically require emergency surgery.
- Surgeons often manage patients with uncomplicated diverticulitis on a case-by-case basis.
- Surgeons also manage patients with complicated diverticulitis on a case-by-case basis.
- A person who has one episode of diverticulitis every 3 years is most likely to be managed nonsurgically.
- During surgery, the rectum is left in place for possible colostomy closure and reestablishment of intestinal continuity at a later date.
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