Prevalence of colorectal cancer in acute uncomplicated diverticulitis and the role of the interval colonoscopy
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DOI: 10.1007/s00384-018-3039-1
Abstract: PurposeAlthough computed tomography (CT) is the imaging modality of choice for diagnosing colonic diverticulitis today, there remains a risk of colorectal cancer mimicking diverticulitis due to overlapping imaging features. Current practice guidelines recommend interval colonoscopy… read more here.
Keywords: uncomplicated diverticulitis; colonoscopy; colorectal cancer; acute uncomplicated ... See more keywords
Can Acute Uncomplicated Diverticulitis Be Safely Treated Without Antibiotics?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2018.08.441
Abstract: s w independent studies meet inclusion cri (defined as computed to acute uncom and studies equal to 5 su uncomplicat defined as A classification Hinchey’s 1a inflammation Hinchey’s 1b abscess) clas outcomes in failure, recur… read more here.
Keywords: safely treated; diverticulitis safely; treated without; uncomplicated diverticulitis ... See more keywords
Development and validation of a diagnostic prediction model distinguishing complicated from uncomplicated diverticulitis
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DOI: 10.1080/00365521.2018.1517188
Abstract: Abstract Objectives: Most diverticulitis patients (80%) who are referred to secondary care have uncomplicated diverticulitis (UD) which is a self-limiting disease and can be treated at home. The aim of this study is to develop… read more here.
Keywords: uncomplicated diverticulitis; prediction model; model; diagnostic prediction ... See more keywords
An unrestricted diet for uncomplicated diverticulitis is safe: results of a prospective diverticulitis diet study
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DOI: 10.1111/codi.13505
Abstract: The optimal diet for uncomplicated diverticulitis is unclear. Guidelines refrain from recommendation due to lack of objective information. The aim of the study was to determine whether an unrestricted diet during a first acute episode… read more here.
Keywords: diverticulitis safe; unrestricted diet; diet uncomplicated; diverticulitis ... See more keywords
Therapeutic management of acute uncomplicated diverticulitis.
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DOI: 10.23736/s1121-421x.16.02361-8
Abstract: Acute diverticulitis is a painful disease of the colon characterized by peridiverticular inflammation and/or infection. The spectrum of acute diverticulitis ranges from isolated peridiverticular inflammation all the way to free perforation with purulent or feculent… read more here.
Keywords: therapeutic management; diverticulitis; acute diverticulitis; uncomplicated diverticulitis ... See more keywords