International journal of colorectal disease
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Int J Colorectal Dis · Jul 2019
Randomized Controlled TrialRandomized controlled trial to evaluate laparoscopic versus open surgery in transverse and descending colon cancer patients.
The safety and efficacy of laparoscopic surgery for transverse and descending colon cancer remain controversial. This study aimed to evaluate the short- and long-term outcomes of this procedure. ⋯ The short- and long-term outcomes of laparoscopic surgery for transverse and descending colon cancer are almost equal to those of open surgery. Laparoscopic resection is a better choice than open surgery for managing this cancer with regard to the short- and mid-term QOL.
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Int J Colorectal Dis · Jul 2019
Case ReportsManagement of cecal diverticulitis diagnosed by computed tomography scan.
Cecal diverticulitis is a rare entity causing right iliac fossa pain. Its symptoms may mimic acute appendicitis. Therefore, the majority of these patients undergo unnecessary surgery for suspected diagnosis of appendicitis. ⋯ Computed tomography is of great value for the diagnosis of cecal diverticulitis and its differentiation from acute appendicitis. Conservative treatment is sufficient in uncomplicated cases, while surgery is reserved for those with associated large abscess or free perforation.