Comparing Resection and Primary Anastomosis versus Hartmann’s Stoma on the Mortality and Morbidity of Gangrenous Sigmoid Volvulus: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Atalel Fentahun Awedew,
Zelalem Asefa,
Biruktawit Destaw Enkoye
Abstract:BACKGROUND: Gangrenous sigmoid volvulus has a significant impact on morbidity and mortality. This study was conducted to compare sigmoid resection and primary anastomosis (RPA) with sigmoid resection and end colostomy (Hartmann’s procedure) for gangrenous sigmoid volvulus.
METHODS: A systematic review and meta-analysis study design was employed to summarize retrospective cohort, prospective cohort, and randomised control trial studies published from inception to march 31, 2023. Searching was performed on Me… Show more
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