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Cecal diverticulitis: a continuing diagnostic dilemma.

P J Schmit1, R S Bennion, J E Thompson

  • 1Department of Surgery, UCLA School of Medicine, Los Angeles County-Olive View Medical Center.

World Journal of Surgery
|May 11, 1991
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Cecal diverticulitis is rarely diagnosed preoperatively, often mimicking appendicitis. Excisional therapy is recommended when intraoperative diagnosis is certain to improve patient outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Pathology
  • Abdominal Surgery

Background:

  • Cecal diverticulitis presents diagnostic challenges, frequently mistaken for appendicitis.
  • Symptoms like right lower quadrant pain and tenderness are common but non-specific.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the diagnostic accuracy and treatment outcomes for cecal diverticulitis.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of different surgical approaches for this rare condition.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 16 patients with pathologically confirmed cecal or right colon diverticulosis.
  • Analysis of preoperative symptoms, diagnostic studies, intraoperative findings, and treatment strategies.

Main Results:

  • Preoperative diagnosis was appendicitis in 88% of cases; correct diagnosis was made in only 6%.

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  • Intraoperative diagnosis of cecal diverticulitis was achieved in 60% of cases.
  • Surgical treatments included colectomy (9 patients) and local excision (4 patients).
  • No mortality occurred, but one patient experienced an anastomotic leak requiring reoperation.

    • Conclusions:

    • Cecal diverticulitis is difficult to diagnose preoperatively, often requiring exploratory surgery.
    • Excisional therapy is recommended for confirmed intraoperative diagnoses of cecal diverticulitis.
    • Suspicion of neoplasm warrants colectomy in emergency settings.