Lower GI - British Journal of Surgery

Original article

Population‐based study of the impact of small bowel obstruction due to adhesions on short‐ and medium‐term mortality.

Authors: R. Behman, A. B. Nathens, B. Haas, N. Look Hong, P. Pechlivanoglou, P. Karanicolas et al.

Original article

Population‐based study of outcomes following an initial acute diverticular abscess. BJS 2019; 106: 467-476.

Authors: C. T. Aquina, A. Z. Becerra, Z. Xu, C. F. Justiniano, K. Noyes, J. R. T. Monson et al.

Notes: Non‐operative management better

Original article

Effect of beta‐blocker therapy on early mortality after emergency colonic cancer surgery. BJS 2019; 106: 477-483.

Authors: R. Ahl, P. Matthiessen, X. Fang, Y. Cao, G. Sjolin, R. Lindgren et al.

Notes: Reduces mortality

Original article

Multicentre international trial of laparoscopic lavage for Hinchey III acute diverticulitis (LLO Study). BJS 2018; 105: 1835-1843.

Authors: G. A. Binda, M. A. Bonino, G. Siri, S. Di Saverio, G. Rossi, R. Nascimbeni et al.

Notes: Successful in the majority

Systematic review

Meta‐analysis of in‐hospital delay before surgery as a risk factor for complications in patients with acute appendicitis. BJS 2018; 105: 933-945.

Authors: S. T. van Dijk, A. H. van Dijk, M. G. Dijkgraaf, M. A. Boermeester

Notes: Delay is safe

Randomized clinical trial

Randomized clinical trial of elective resection versus observation in diverticulitis with extraluminal air or abscess initially managed conservatively. BJS 2018; 105: 971-979.

Authors: K. You, R. Bendl, C. Taut, R. Sullivan, M. Gachabayov, R. Bergamaschi et al.

Notes: Conservative management appropriate

Original article

Weekend admission and mortality for gastrointestinal disorders across England and Wales. BJS 2017; 104: 1723-1734.

Authors: S. E. Roberts, T. H. Brown, K. Thorne, R. A. Lyons, A. Akbari, D. J. Napier et al.

Notes: Worst for gastrointestinal cancer and liver disease

Original article

One‐year results of the SCANDIV randomized clinical trial of laparoscopic lavage versus primary resection for acute perforated diverticulitis. BJS 2017; 104: 1382-1392.

Authors: J. K. Schultz, C. Wallon, L. Blecic, H. M. Forsmo, J. Folkesson, P. Buchwald et al.

Notes: Fewer stomas with lavage

Systematic review

Systematic review of the feasibility of laparoscopic reoperation for early postoperative complications following colorectal surgery. BJS 2017; 104: 337-346.

Authors: D. B. Wright, C. E. Koh, M. J. Solomon

Notes: Possible advantages

Original article

Functional mucous layer and healing of proximal colonic anastomoses in an experimental model. BJS 2017; 104: 619-630.

Authors: J. W. A. M. Bosmans, A. C. H. M. Jongen, G. M. H. Birchenough, E. E. L. Nyström, M. J. J. Gijbels, J. P. M. Derikx et al.

Notes: Mucus matters

Randomized clinical trial

Randomized clinical trial of observational versus antibiotic treatment for a first episode of CT‐proven uncomplicated acute diverticulitis. BJS 2017; 104: 52-61.

Authors: L. Daniels, Ç. Ünlü, N. de Korte, S. van Dieren, H. B. Stockmann, B. C. Vrouenraets et al.

Notes: Antibiotics not needed

Original article

Health economic analysis of laparoscopic lavage versus Hartmann’s procedure for diverticulitis in the randomized DILALA trial. BJS 2016; 103: 1539-1547.

Authors: J. Gehrman, E. Angenete, I. Björholt, D. Bock, J. Rosenberg, E. Haglind et al.

Notes: In favour of lavage

Original article

Multicentre observational study of outcomes after drainage of acute perianal abscess. BJS 2016; 103: 1063-1068.

Authors: L. Pearce, K. Newton, S. R. Smith, P. Barrow, J. Smith, L. Hancock et al.

Notes: Painful and expensive

Systematic review

Meta‐analysis of antibiotics versus appendicectomy for non‐perforated acute appendicitis. BJS 2016; 103: 656-667.

Authors: V. Sallinen, E. A. Akl, J. J. You, A. Agarwal, S. Shoucair, P. O. Vandvik et al.

Notes: Limitations of each evolving