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World J Gastroenterol. Jul 7, 2014; 20(25): 8166-8172
Published online Jul 7, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i25.8166
Published online Jul 7, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i25.8166
Table 4 Mesocolic and pelvic abscess: relationship between size and incidence of drainage
| Condition | n (%) | Mean size (cm) | Size < 5 cm | |
| Mesocolic abscess | Drainage | 4 (7.7) | 6.8 ± 1.9 | 2 |
| No drainage | 48 (92.3) | 3.1 ± 1.4 | 5 | |
| Pelvic abscess | Drainage | 5 (45.5) | 5.5 ± 2.2 | 2 |
| No drainage | 6 (54.5) | 3.8 ± 2.2 | 4 |
- Citation: Bridoux V, Antor M, Schwarz L, Cahais J, Khalil H, Michot F, Tuech JJ. Elective operation after acute complicated diverticulitis: Is it still mandatory? World J Gastroenterol 2014; 20(25): 8166-8172
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v20/i25/8166.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v20.i25.8166