Distal colomyotomy: Follow-up of 37 cases

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Abstract
The 3–7-year follow-up results of 37 patients undergoing the operation of distal colomyotomy are reported. Twenty-five underwenr surgery for uncomplicated diverticular disease; there was no mortality but 40 per cent of patients had recurrent symptoms. Twelve patients underwent surgery for complicated diverticulas disease, with an operative mortality of 16.6 per cent and a recurrent symptom rate of 37.5 per cent.

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