
Episode 19 • 59 min
#19: Primary Anastomosis in Complicated Diverticulitis? The Debate, Ross vs. Hyman
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Dr. Howard Ross from Temple University and Dr. Neil Hyman from University of Chicago debate a very common and difficult medical decision of whether to perform a primary anastomosis in complicated diverticulitis or to play it safe and divert. A question that many physicians debateon a daily basis today. Hear it from the experts!
On this podcast they first discuss primary anastomosis surrounding multiple scenarios and, second, the role of laparoscopic lavage!
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