This is the Scientific Surgery Archive, which contains all randomized clinical trials in surgery that have been identified by searching the top 50 English language medical journal issues since January 1998. Compiled by Jonothan J. Earnshaw, former Editor-in-Chief, BJS
Long-term outcome of surgery versus conservative management for recurrent and ongoing complaints after an episode of diverticulitis. 5-year follow-up results of a multicenter randomized controlled trial (DIRECT-Trial). Ann Surg 2019; 269: 612-620.
Published: 18th July 2019
Authors: Bolkenstein HE, Consten ECJ, van der Palen J, van de Wall BJ, Broeders IA, Bemelman WA et al.
Conclusion
Some 109 patients were included; 26/56 in the conservative group required surgery within five years. Quality of life was generally better in those who had surgery: GI quality of life index 118.2 versus 108.5 in the conservative group.
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