Is inferior mesenteric artery ligation during sigmoid colectomy for diverticular disease associated with increased anastomotic leakage? A meta-analysis of randomized and non-randomized clinical trials

Aim  A meta‐analysis was conducted to compare preservation with ligation of the inferior mesenteric artery (IMA) during sigmoidectomy for diverticular disease. Method  Randomized and non‐randomized clinical trials were identified using the following electronic databases: Medline, Embase, Cochrane Ce...

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