Review of current classifications for diverticular disease and a translation into clinical practice
2011; Springer Science+Business Media; Volume: 27; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1007/s00384-011-1314-5
ISSN1432-1262
AutoresBastiaan Klarenbeek, N. de Korte, Donald L. van der Peet, Miguel A. Cuesta,
Tópico(s)Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management
ResumoDiverticular disease of the sigmoid colon prevails in Western society. Its presentation may vary greatly per individual patient, from symptomatic diverticulosis to perforated diverticulitis. Since publication of the original Hinchey classification, several modifications and new grading systems have been developed. Yet, new insights in the natural history of the disease, the emergence of the computed tomography scan, and new treatment modalities plead for evolving classifications.This article reviews all current classifications for diverticular disease.A three-stage model is advanced for a renewed and comprehensive classification system for diverticular disease, incorporating up-to-date imaging and treatment modalities.
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