Does a 48-hour rule predict outcomes in patients with acute sigmoid diverticulitis? (Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery (2008) 12, 3 (577-582) DOI: 10.1007/s11605-007-0405-7);Does a 48-hour rule predict outcomes in patients with acute sigmoid diverticulitis?

Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery

Volumn 12, Issue 3, 2008, Pages 577-582

  Evans, Jessica ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT HEALTH CENTER   (United States)

Author keywords

Acute Sigmoid Diverticulitis; Conservative management; Length of stay; Leukocyte count; Maximum temperature

Indexed keywords

EID: 39149104643     PISSN: 1091255X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s11605-008-0518-7     Document Type: Erratum

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