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Diverticulitis in the young patient.

A J Minardi1, L W Johnson, J K Sehon

  • 1Department of Surgery, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center and Affiliated Hospitals, Shreveport, USA.

The American Surgeon
|May 31, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Diverticulitis in young patients is rare but severe, often requiring early surgery. This study found a high complication rate, emphasizing the need for prompt surgical intervention in younger individuals.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Gastroenterology
  • Abdominal Surgery

Background:

  • Diverticulitis predominantly affects older adults but can present severely in younger patients.
  • Younger age is considered a relative indication for early surgical intervention in diverticulitis.
  • The virulence and rarity of diverticulitis in young patients necessitate specific clinical evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the clinical experience with diverticulitis in patients aged 40 years and younger.
  • To analyze surgical and non-surgical management outcomes for young diverticulitis patients.
  • To assess complication rates and identify factors influencing outcomes in this demographic.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective chart review of 22 patients (age ≤40) diagnosed with diverticulitis over 20 years.

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  • Inclusion criteria: surgical confirmation, CT scan, or contrast enema.
  • Data collected on symptoms, diagnostic findings, surgical procedures, complications, and outcomes.

    • Main Results:

    • Mean age was 32.1 years; 87% had positive CT findings.
    • 18 patients underwent surgery, 19 had sigmoid colon involvement.
    • High complication rate (56%) observed, with septic complications linked to delayed surgery; two-stage procedures showed better outcomes than one-stage.

    Conclusions:

    • Diverticulitis in young patients is often a fulminant illness requiring early surgical intervention.
    • Prompt surgical management is crucial to mitigate high complication rates and septic complications.
    • Two-stage surgical procedures appear to yield better outcomes compared to one-stage approaches in this population.