Outcomes after CT guided drainage of diverticular abscesses and predictive factors for fistulous communication to the colon.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2020.10.010
Abstract: BACKGROUND The purpose of the study is to analyze patient outcomes following CT guided drainage of colonic diverticular abscesses and identify the factors associated with development of fistulous communication to the drain. METHODS All patients… read more here.
Keywords: diverticular abscesses; fistulous communication; drainage; guided drainage ... See more keywords
Elective surgery should be considered after successful conservative treatment of recurrent diverticular abscesses
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DOI: 10.1080/00365521.2020.1740940
Abstract: Abstract Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the disease pattern and treatment of diverticular abscesses. Methods: Patients treated for diverticulitis (K57) in Västmanland, Sweden were identified for this retrospective population-based study between… read more here.
Keywords: diverticular abscesses; surgery; elective surgery; treatment ... See more keywords