2017
DOI: 10.5812/acr.48494
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Impact of Operative Delay on Sepsis and Mortality in Patients with Acute Diverticulitis

Abstract: Background: Ideal operative timing for non-emergent, acute diverticulitis (AD) remains unclear. Medical management is initially attempted to convert a high risk urgent surgery to a less morbid elective surgery, or to avoid surgery altogether. A large proportion of patients will fail medical treatment and require colectomy. Objectives: To evaluate the effect of operative delay on sepsis and mortality in patients with AD. Methods: Patients from the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improveme… Show more

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