Diverticulitis
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Cafer Zorkun M.D., PhD.; Mohamed Moubarak, M.D. [2]; Ahmed Elsaiey, MBBCH [3]
Synonyms and keywords: Colonic diverticulitis, Diverticulitis of large intestine
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Diverticulitis from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | CT | MRI | Ultrasound | X Ray | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-effectiveness of therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies