The Sigma-trial protocol: a prospective double-blind multi-centre comparison of laparoscopic versus open elective sigmoid resection in patients with symptomatic diverticulitis
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Backround</p> <p>Diverticulosis is a common disease in the western society with an incidence of 33–66%. 10–25% of these patients will develop diverticulitis. In order to prevent a high-risk acute operation it is advised to perform elective sigmoid res...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2007-08-01
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| Series: | BMC Surgery |
| Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2482/7/16 |