Clinical Trial: Hartmann vs R/A in Peritonitis by Perforated Diverticulitis

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Interventional

Official Title: Hartmann vs Resection With Anastomosis and Diverting Stoma for Peritonitis Caused by Perforated Left-sided Colon Diverticulitis: a Multicenter Prospective Randomized Study

Brief Summary: This prospective randomized trial is to prove the equivalence of primary sigmoid resection with end colostomy(Hartmann)(GROUP A) and primary sigmoid resection and immediate anastomosis with diverting stoma (GROUP B)with regard to morbidity and mortality in patients with peritonitis caused by perforated left-sided colon diverticulitis.

Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: Ente Ospedaliero Ospedali Galliera

Current Primary Outcome: 30-day mortality and morbidity after emergency surgery [ Time Frame: 30-day ]

Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome: 30-day mortality and morbidity after elective restoration of intestinal transit [ Time Frame: 30 day ]

Original Secondary Outcome: Same as current

Information By: Ente Ospedaliero Ospedali Galliera

Dates:
Date Received: November 12, 2010
Date Started: January 2000
Date Completion:
Last Updated: November 12, 2010
Last Verified: July 2010