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