[Does there exist a current indication for myotomy in diverticular disease of the colon?]

Ann Ital Chir. 1998 Jul-Aug;69(4):427-32.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

Thanks to advances of gastroenterological and dietary regimen of patient with more complicated diverticular disease of the colon, the surgical indications to myotomy are nowadays very low, if not more at all. The insurgence of complications is naturally a precise indication to demolitive surgery actually with low postoperative morbidity and mortality.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Colon / surgery
  • Diverticulum, Colon / physiopathology
  • Diverticulum, Colon / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Muscle, Smooth / surgery*
  • Surgical Procedures, Operative / methods