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Filter by:Patients will agree to be randomized to either surgery or observation following nonoperative management of a first episode of Hinchey II diverticulitis. Information will be collected on recurrence rates and major complications in both groups.
This study aims to compare the results of colonic surgery performed by single and multiport laparoscopy.
The purpose of the trial is to compare the efficacy of Rifamycin SV-MMX® 400 mg b.i.d. vs. Rifamycin SV-MMX® 600 mg t.i.d. vs. placebo in patients with acute uncomplicated diverticulitis.
The purpose of this study is to investigate heart rate variability during Acute uncomplicated diverticulitis by ECG-monitor (Holter), the investigators hypothesis is the inflammation causes a decrease of High Frequency(HF)-power component of heart rate variability and this correlates with sleep quality and daytime fatigue.
The purpose of this study is to investigate subjective sleep quality and fatigue during and after Acute uncomplicated diverticulitis assessed by questionnaires and a sleep-diary. The investigators hypothesis is that subjective sleep and fatigue are correlated with the inflammatory activities.
The purpose of this study is to investigate the accuracy of actigraph measured sleep compared to the golden standard (polysomnography) during Acute uncomplicated diverticulitis. Our hypothesis is the actigraph is accurate for sleep-monitoring for this group of patients
The purpose of this study is to investigate sleep disturbances during Acute uncomplicated diverticulitis by polysomnography. The investigators hypothesis is the inflammation causes REM(rapid eye movement)-sleep reduction and this is correlated with plasma cytokine levels.
Digital rectal examination is an act clinically performed daily by physicians and surgeons. It remains the key diagnostic test and directs the therapeutic management of cancer of the lower and middle rectum. It can be done in two main positions: lateral decubitus, and supine. However, no randomized study in colorectal surgery is not interested in evaluating the best position to perform a full rectal exam.
An investigation on the difference in stoma hernia frequency related to surgical technique when incising the fascia. All patients planned for elective colostomy formation are to be included. Patients undergoing rectal resection with a TME and a colostomy (Hartmann's procedure) for rectal cancer, abdominoperineal resection for rectal cancer or diverting colostomy for any reason are all included. The three groups for randomization are: A. circular incision in the abdominal wall fascia B. cruciate incision in the abdominal wall fascia C. mesh enforced cruciate incision in the abdominal wall fascia Primary endpoint is the parastomal hernia rate within 12 months from index surgery. Secondary end-points include clinical variables, re-admission and/or re-operation due to any stoma complication, quality of life and health economy analyses, at 12 months.
There is evidence to show that daily probiotic Lactobacillus casei Shirota (LcS) in the form of Yakult fermented milk supports a healthy balanced population of "friendly" gut bacteria. This, coupled with evidence from four European trials showing probiotic benefit for recurrent diverticulitis and an understanding of how the disease develops, indicates that LcS may also be beneficial. The investigators plan to undertake a pilot study investigating whether consumption of once daily probiotic LcS as Yakult fermented milk would help either prevent attacks of diverticulitis completely or significantly reduce frequency of attacks. Subjects will be recruited from Surrey primary care units and will be closely monitored for 12 months whilst being supplied with a daily dose of for the full 12 months to see if this improves gut health.