Question 202 · LEK · Colonic diverticula
Which of the following procedures is used most frequently in patients subjected to emergency surgery because of a perforation in the sigmoid diverticulum?
- A. left hemicolectomy. 69 z 117 29.06.2026, 14:15 Centrum Egzaminów Medycznych https://test.cem.edu.pl/pytcem/wyswietl_baza_pdf.php
- B. Miles’ operation.
- C. lower anterior resection of the rectum.
- D. Hartmann’s operation.
- E. sigmoid resection with immediate anastomosis.
Hint
Consider the classic staged procedure used in emergency colonic surgery with peritonitis.
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