Abstract:Background:
Spontaneous colonic perforation (SCP) is associated with an devastating result. The use of laparoscopy for SCP remains controversial. This study aimed to compare the postoperative outcomes of patients who received either laparoscopic or open surgery and to evaluate the efficacy of laparoscopic surgery and the risk factors affecting prognosis.
Patients and Methods:
A retrospective study of patients who underwent surgery for SCP from January 2005 to December 2020 was performed. Demographic data, in… Show more
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