Risk factors and management for left colonic perforation.

Conclusions: Leukopenia could be an objective prognostic factor for left colonic perforation. Although HP is the gold standard for septic left colonic perforation, it did not improve overall mortality of the patients without leukopenia. For such patients, PR or PA could be a good option for left colonic perforation. PMID: 32054246 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: Annals of Coloproctology - February 16, 2020 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Ann Coloproctol Source Type: research