Tag: Diverticulosis Or Diverticulitis
Deep Learning Model Aids Differentiation of Colon Cancer, Acute Diverticulitis
3-D convolutional neural network can be used as support system for differentiating colon carcinoma, acute diverticulitis on CT images
Diverticulitis Case Severity Increased Early in Pandemic
Patients were sicker upon presentation, had longer surgeries and more complications
ACP Issues Two Guidelines for Acute Left-Sided Colonic Diverticulitis
Guidelines address diagnosis and management, use of diagnostic colonoscopy in complicated disease, and interventions to prevent recurrence
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Effective for Outpatients With Diverticulitis
As effective as metronidazole with fluoroquinolone, with reduced risk for one-year Clostridioides difficile infection
Updated Guidelines Issued for Management of Diverticulitis
CT scan is most appropriate initial imaging modality; lifestyle interventions can reduce risk
Risk Factors for Recurrence of Acute Diverticulitis Identified
Female sex, smoking, obesity, comorbidities, complicated initial cases up chance for readmission
Acute Diverticulitis Recurrence More Likely With Barium Enema
Patients who undergo barium enema are more likely to present with higher Hinchey grade at recurrence
High Dietary Red Meat Intake Tied to Diverticulitis in Men
No association seen between poultry or fish and the risk of diverticulitis
Acute Diverticulitis No Worse in Younger Patients
They have more severe CT presentation and readmissions but not worse disease course
Early Surgery Common for Uncomplicated Diverticulitis
More than half of elective resections done after fewer than three preceding episodes
