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Imaging update: acute colonic diverticulitis.

Kristen K Destigter1, David P Keating

  • 1Department of Radiology, University of Vermont College of Medicine, Fletcher Allen Health Care, Burlington, Vermont.

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Imaging plays a crucial role in diagnosing acute colonic diverticulitis (ACD). Computed tomography (CT) is the preferred method, with ultrasound and MRI also offering valuable diagnostic capabilities for this common condition.

Keywords:
Acute colonic diverticulitiscomputed tomographycontrast enemadiagnostic imagingmagnetic resonance imagingultrasound

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Radiology
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Colonic diverticulosis is highly prevalent, often incidentally found during imaging.
  • Diagnostic imaging for diverticular disease primarily focuses on suspected acute colonic diverticulitis (ACD) and its complications.
  • Clinical diagnosis of ACD can be difficult, underscoring the importance of imaging.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the essential role of diagnostic imaging in the evaluation of acute colonic diverticulitis.
  • To discuss the utility of various imaging modalities in diagnosing ACD, assessing its severity, and guiding treatment.
  • To compare the effectiveness of different imaging techniques for ACD.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current imaging practices for acute colonic diverticulitis.
  • Comparison of Computed Tomography (CT), Ultrasound, and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in diagnosing ACD.
  • Emphasis on CT as the current standard of care, replacing contrast enema.

Main Results:

  • Computed tomography (CT) has become the imaging procedure of choice for diverticulitis.
  • Ultrasound has demonstrated successful diagnostic utility for ACD.
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) shows significant promise as a radiation-free option for evaluating ACD.

Conclusions:

  • Imaging is indispensable for the diagnosis and management of acute colonic diverticulitis.
  • CT is the primary imaging modality, while ultrasound and MRI offer valuable complementary or alternative approaches.
  • MRI presents a compelling radiation-free alternative for ACD imaging.