Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Diverticular Disease of the Colon01:27

Diverticular Disease of the Colon

Diverticular disease involves the formation of diverticula—small sac-like outpouchings of the colonic wall—and their complications. It most commonly affects the sigmoid colon due to higher intraluminal pressure and structural vulnerability. It results from structural weakness and increased pressure in the colon, producing pseudodiverticula that may remain silent or progress to inflammation and serious complications.Structure of DiverticulaIn diverticulosis, these outpouchings are...
Inflammatory Bowel Disease V: Surgical Management01:21

Inflammatory Bowel Disease V: Surgical Management

Surgical interventions for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, are essential in managing symptoms and addressing complications. The selection of surgical procedures is contingent upon the specific conditions and complications that stem from these illnesses.
Here are some common surgical interventions for IBD:
Appendicitis-II: Diagnostic Studies and Management01:29

Appendicitis-II: Diagnostic Studies and Management

Diagnosing and managing appendicitis requires a structured and comprehensive approach that spans from initial assessment to postoperative care. Here is an overview of the process:
Diagnosing Appendicitis
It requires a multifaceted approach, starting with a detailed physical examination to pinpoint the location and nature of the pain and identify any associated symptoms. Laboratory tests play a crucial role. A complete Blood Count (CBC) typically reveals leukocytosis (an increased number of...
Inflammatory Bowel Disease I: Introduction01:26

Inflammatory Bowel Disease I: Introduction

Inflammatory bowel disease is a group of chronic disorders marked by recurrent inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract due to an abnormal immune response against gut microflora. This leads to tissue damage. The two main forms are Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.Crohn’s DiseaseCrohn’s disease is a relapsing inflammatory disorder that can affect any part of the GI tract, from the mouth to the anus. It involves all layers of the bowel wall (transmural) and shows “skip lesions” in which...
Chronic Bowel Disorders: Introduction01:17

Chronic Bowel Disorders: Introduction

Chronic bowel diseases are a group of long-term conditions affecting the digestive tract, characterized by inflammation and damage to the gut lining. These conditions primarily include irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder affecting the gastrointestinal tract. The distinctive feature is recurrent abdominal pain associated with altered bowel movements, manifesting as constipation, diarrhea, or fluctuating between both. The...
Peptic Ulcer Disease V: Surgical Management and Nursing Care01:25

Peptic Ulcer Disease V: Surgical Management and Nursing Care

Surgical management and nursing care are crucial in treating Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD). Here is an organized and enhanced overview of the surgical interventions and the associated nursing care for PUD:
Surgical Interventions for Peptic Ulcer Disease

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

An Eclectic Collection.

Diseases of the colon and rectum·2020
Same author

Functional Outcomes Following Laparoscopic Ileal Pouch-Anal Anastomosis in Patients with Chronic Ulcerative Colitis: Long-Term Follow-up of a Case-Matched Study.

Journal of gastrointestinal surgery : official journal of the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract·2017
Same author

Survival following synchronous colon cancer resection.

Journal of surgical oncology·2016
Same author

Organ preservation for clinical T2N0 distal rectal cancer using neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy and local excision (ACOSOG Z6041): results of an open-label, single-arm, multi-institutional, phase 2 trial.

The Lancet. Oncology·2015
Same author

Long-Term Outcome of IPAA in Patients Presenting with Fulminant Ulcerative Colitis: A Matched Cohort Study.

World journal of surgery·2015
Same author

Risk of neoplastic change in ileal pouches in familial adenomatous polyposis.

Journal of gastrointestinal surgery : official journal of the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract·2013

Related Experiment Videos

Prophylactic resection, uncomplicated diverticulitis, and recurrent diverticulitis.

Bruce G Wolff1, Sarah Y Boostrom

  • 1Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA. wolff.bruce@mayo.edu

Digestive Diseases (Basel, Switzerland)
|May 11, 2012
PubMed
Summary

New classifications for diverticulitis are proposed: chronic or smoldering diverticulitis and atypical diverticulitis. These variations present unique challenges in diagnosis and treatment compared to acute uncomplicated diverticulitis.

Related Experiment Videos

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Colorectal Surgery

Background:

  • Existing classifications of acute uncomplicated and complicated diverticulitis may not encompass all clinical presentations.
  • Variations like chronic/smoldering and atypical diverticulitis present diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose new classifications for variations of uncomplicated diverticulitis.
  • To differentiate these variations from acute diverticulitis and irritable bowel syndrome.
  • To review surgical outcomes for atypical uncomplicated diverticulitis.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and clinical observation to define new classifications.
  • Comparison of atypical diverticulitis with irritable bowel syndrome and ischemic colitis.
  • Retrospective analysis of surgical outcomes in patients with atypical uncomplicated diverticulitis.

Main Results:

  • Chronic/smoldering diverticulitis is defined by non-response to antibiotics and persistent/rebound symptoms.
  • Atypical diverticulitis lacks typical acute symptoms and may be difficult to distinguish from irritable bowel syndrome.
  • In a study of 47 patients with atypical uncomplicated diverticulitis, surgery resulted in symptom resolution in 76.5% with low complication rates.

Conclusions:

  • New terms, chronic/smoldering and atypical diverticulitis, are suggested for specific patient groups.
  • Accurate diagnosis requires careful evaluation, distinguishing from irritable bowel syndrome and ischemic colitis.
  • Surgery can be effective for selected atypical uncomplicated diverticulitis cases, but it is a diagnosis of exclusion.