Table 2 Inclusion- and exclusion parameters
From: Damage control strategy in perforated diverticulitis with generalized peritonitis
Inclusion parameters | Exclusion parameters |
|---|---|
Journal type | |
Peer-reviewed | Non-peer reviewed |
Study type | |
Randomized | Congress articles |
Non randomized | Case reports |
Prospective | Case series (< 5 patients) |
Retrospective | Non-systematic reviews |
Systematic reviews with or without meta-analysis | |
Redundant studies from one center if double inclusion of patients could not ruled out definitely | |
Language | |
English German | Other |
Diagnosis | |
Perforated diverticulitis of the left colon with generalized purulent or fecal peritonitis | Studies on sealed perforation and/or localized peritonitis |
Therapy | |
Damage control surgery | Primary anastomosis with or without diverting ileostomy |
Hartmann´s procedure | |
Laparoscopic lavage | |