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- Title
Swiss consensus on the management of acute diverticulitis.
- Authors
Girardin, Timothée; Martin, David; Lázaro-Fontanet, Enrique; Clerc, Daniel; Hübner, Martin; Brügger, Lukas; Turina, Matthias; Brunner, Walter; Christoforidis, Dimitri; Ris, Frederic; Adamina, Michel; Strauss, Marco von; Hahnloser, Dieter; Group, Swiss Colorectal Working
- Abstract
This article discusses the management of acute diverticulitis (AD) based on a consensus among colorectal surgeons in Switzerland. AD is a common condition that can lead to complications such as abscesses, perforation, fistulas, obstruction, and bleeding. The study found that abdominal CT is the recommended imaging modality for diagnosing AD, and complicated diverticulitis was defined by the presence of specific criteria. The article also discusses non-operative and operative treatments, as well as indications for elective surgery. However, there was no consensus on surgical management in the emergency setting. The study highlights the need for further research and the importance of considering individual patient factors in decision-making.
- Subjects
DIVERTICULITIS; DIVERTICULOSIS; VIRTUAL colonoscopy; GENERAL practitioners
- Publication
BJS Open, 2024, Vol 8, Issue 1, p1
- ISSN
2474-9842
- Publication type
Abstract
- DOI
10.1093/bjsopen/zrad165