Colon CT Appearances
Diverticulitis CT Findings
- Mural thickening of the colon
- Presence of pericolic fat stranding
- Usually involves the sigmoid colon
- Usually involves the left side of the colon
- Fistulae to bladder or small bowel may occur
Other Information About Diverticulitis
Etiology:
- Obesity
- Smoking
- Diet high in red meat
Epidemiology:
- Patients > 60 years
Presentation:
- Generally asymptomatic
- Abdominal pain
- Changes in bowel habits
- Bloating, gas
- Loss of appetite
Prognosis:
- Most people recover completely
Related Pearls: Diverticulitis
Related Lectures:
CT Evaluation of Small Bowel Obstruction - Part 5
CT of the Small Bowel: Inflammatory Disease - Part 1