Primary anastomosis with diverting loop ileostomy versus Hartmann’s procedure for acute complicated diverticulitis: analysis of the National Inpatient Sample 2015–2019

BackgroundUp to 50% of patients with acute complicated diverticulitis require operative management on their index admission. There is ongoing debate as to whether primary anastomosis with diverting ileostomy versus a Hartmann’s procedure is the optimal surgical approach for these patients. This study aims to compare postoperative complications in patients undergoing either Hartmann’s procedure or primary anastomosis and diverting ileostomy for …