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World J Gastroenterol. Dec 7, 2014; 20(45): 16956-16963
Published online Dec 7, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i45.16956
Table 2 Studies involving the role of laparoscopic lavage in diverticular disease
Ref.No. of patientsLOS (d)MorbidityMortalityFurther resection
Lam et al[36]61133%0%50%
O’Sullivan et al[45]81025%0%0%
Myers et al[38]10085%3%0%
Bretagnol et al[39]24128%0%100%
Karoui et al[43]35828%0%71%
White et al[44]351412%0%64%
Da Rold et al[37]7828%0%0%
Favuzza et al[42]7614%0%57%
Mutter et al[40]1090%0%67%
Franklin et al[41]40320%0%60%