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. 2015 Oct-Dec;8(4):488–491.

Table 1.

Indications for Hartmann’s procedure in 56 patients with restoration of intestinal continuity

Hartmann’s indications Number of patients (%) Interval (months) Hartmann – reversal (mean+SD)
Cancer 25 (44.6%) 11 ± 5.5
Rectal 6 (24%)
Sigmoid 13 (52%)
Other colon location 6 (24%)
Complicated diverticulitis 10 (17.9%) 5.3 ± 3.7
Anastomotic leakage 4 (7.1%) 6.7 ± 2.5
Other indications 17 (30,4%) 8.9 ± 7