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Changing Trends in the Surgical Treatment of Diverticulitis of the Colon

Authors: ROBERT W. BARTLETT, M.D.

Abstract

The surgical treatment of the complications of diverticulitis is well established. In considering the complications and diagnostic problems, the author raises for serious consideration elective surgery in uncomplicated cases to forestall the difficulties which may arise at a future date, and the need for operation as an emergency procedure.

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