Colonic diverticular disease
Diverticula are outpouchings of the intestinal wall and are common anatomical alterations
detected in the human colon. Colonic diverticulosis (the presence of diverticula in the colon; …
detected in the human colon. Colonic diverticulosis (the presence of diverticula in the colon; …
Diverticulitis: an update from the age old paradigm
Regardless of how the problem is examined, diverticular disease is a significant burden for
both patients and healthcare systems. In Western and industrialized nations, diverticulosis of …
both patients and healthcare systems. In Western and industrialized nations, diverticulosis of …
The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons clinical practice guidelines for the treatment of left-sided colonic diverticulitis
The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS) is dedicated to ensuring high-
quality patient care by advancing the science, prevention, and management of disorders …
quality patient care by advancing the science, prevention, and management of disorders …
European Society of Coloproctology: guidelines for the management of diverticular disease of the colon
Aim The goal of this European Society of Coloproctology (ESCP) guideline project is to give
an overview of the existing evidence on the management of diverticular disease, primarily as …
an overview of the existing evidence on the management of diverticular disease, primarily as …
Laparoscopic lavage vs primary resection for acute perforated diverticulitis: long-term outcomes from the Scandinavian Diverticulitis (SCANDIV) randomized clinical …
N Azhar, A Johanssen, T Sundström, J Folkesson… - JAMA …, 2021 - jamanetwork.com
Importance Perforated colonic diverticulitis usually requires surgical resection, with
significant morbidity. Short-term results from randomized clinical trials have indicated that …
significant morbidity. Short-term results from randomized clinical trials have indicated that …
The WSES/SICG/ACOI/SICUT/AcEMC/SIFIPAC guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of acute left colonic diverticulitis in the elderly
Acute left colonic diverticulitis (ALCD) in the elderly presents with unique epidemiological
features when compared with younger patients. The clinical presentation is more nuanced in …
features when compared with younger patients. The clinical presentation is more nuanced in …
Management of perforated diverticulitis with generalized peritonitis. A multidisciplinary review and position paper
Perforated diverticulitis is an emergent clinical condition and its management is challenging
and still debated. The aim of this position paper was to critically review the available …
and still debated. The aim of this position paper was to critically review the available …
Sigmoid resection with primary anastomosis versus the Hartmann's procedure for perforated diverticulitis with purulent or fecal peritonitis: a systematic review and …
Purpose The optimal surgical approach for perforated diverticulitis with purulent or fecal
peritonitis (Hinchey grade III or IV) remains debated. In recent years, accumulating evidence …
peritonitis (Hinchey grade III or IV) remains debated. In recent years, accumulating evidence …
Management of colonic diverticulitis
Left sided colonic diverticulitis is a common and costly gastrointestinal disease in Western
countries, characterized by acute onset of often severe abdominal pain. Imaging is …
countries, characterized by acute onset of often severe abdominal pain. Imaging is …
[HTML][HTML] Stoma reversal after Hartmann's procedure for acute diverticulitis
JM Salusjärvi, LE Koskenvuo, JP Mali, PJ Mentula… - Surgery, 2023 - Elsevier
Background Hartmann's procedure is a treatment option for perforated acute diverticulitis,
especially when organ dysfunction (s) are present. Its use has been criticized mostly out of …
especially when organ dysfunction (s) are present. Its use has been criticized mostly out of …