Question 164 · LEK · Colonic diverticula

In the case of acute abdominal symptoms in a cachectic patient in a serious condition - large intestine perforation due to diverticulitis of the sigmoid colon - the operation of 56 z 117 29.06.2026, 14:15 Centrum Egzaminów Medycznych https://test.cem.edu.pl/pytcem/wyswietl_baza_pdf.php choice is:

  1. A. sigmoid resection with end-to-side anastomosis.
  2. B. Hartmann’s procedure of the resection of the sigmoid colon.
  3. C. percutaneous drainage of the abdominal cavity.
  4. D. sigmoid resection with end-to-end anastomosis.
  5. E. abdominoperineal resection of the rectum.
Hint

Think about which operation avoids an anastomosis in a contaminated abdomen of an unstable, malnourished patient.

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