The purpose of this multi-center randomized trial is to identify any differences in the complication rates of patients undergoing Hartmann's (end colostomy) versus Primary Anastomosis (with defunctioning ileostomy) for left-sided colonic performation (including the stoma reversal operation).
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Overall post-operative complication rate defined according to the Clavien-Dindo Classification
Timeframe: 2006 - 2010