- “ There are limited data to support the recommendation to perform colonoscopy after a diagnosis of acute diverticulitis.”
Colonoscopy after CT Diagnosis of Diverticultis to Exclude Colon Cancer: A Systematic Literature Review
Sai VF et al.
Radiology 2012; 263: 383-390 - “ On the basis of a limited number of published studies, the pooled prevalence of colorectal cancer after a CT diagnosis of acute diverticulitis is 2.1%.”
Colonoscopy after CT Diagnosis of Diverticultis to Exclude Colon Cancer: A Systematic Literature Review
Sai VF et al.
Radiology 2012; 263: 383-390
- Right Sided Diverticulitis : Key Facts
- Uncommon but can simulate appendicitis
- Often younger femal
- Abscess not uncommon
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