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

Inflammatory Bowel Disease V: Surgical Management01:21

Inflammatory Bowel Disease V: Surgical Management

338
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:
338
Appendicitis-II: Diagnostic Studies and Management01:29

Appendicitis-II: Diagnostic Studies and Management

324
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...
324
Peptic Ulcer Disease IV: Management01:26

Peptic Ulcer Disease IV: Management

305
Medical treatment strategies for peptic ulcers encompass various methods. The primary goal of treatment is to diminish gastric acidity and strengthen mucosal defense mechanisms.
The therapeutic approach involves ensuring adequate rest, implementing drug therapy, promoting smoking cessation, making dietary modifications, and emphasizing long-term follow-up care.
Pharmacological management
The prevailing therapy for peptic ulcers involves a combination of managing the patient's current...
305
Inflammatory Bowel Disease III: Diagnostic Studies and Management I-Nutritional Therapy01:30

Inflammatory Bowel Disease III: Diagnostic Studies and Management I-Nutritional Therapy

539
Various diagnostic tests are employed in the diagnostic process for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), particularly to differentiate between Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
Diagnostic studies
A colonoscopy is the definitive screening test, distinguishing ulcerative colitis from other colon diseases with similar symptoms. During a colonoscopy test, inflamed mucosa with exudate ulcerations can be observed, and biopsies are taken to determine the histologic characteristics of the...
539
Inflammatory Bowel Disease IV: Pharmacological Management01:29

Inflammatory Bowel Disease IV: Pharmacological Management

338
Upon diagnosis, managing Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) involves addressing several crucial aspects. The primary goals include resting the bowel, correcting malnutrition, and providing symptomatic relief. Resting the bowel may consist of medications to reduce inflammation and promote healing. Correcting malnutrition is essential, often requiring dietary adjustments and nutritional supplements. Symptomatic relief aims to ease pain, diarrhea, and other discomforts in IBD.
Pharmacologic...
338
Irritable Bowel Syndrome III: Medical and Nursing Management01:30

Irritable Bowel Syndrome III: Medical and Nursing Management

552
Managing Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) involves a multifaceted approach, including lifestyle modifications, dietary changes, and medication.
552

You might also read

Related Articles

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

Sort by
Same author

Comparing access routes and anastomotic techniques for right-sided colonic resections: meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials.

Surgical endoscopy·2026
Same author

Effect of productive systems, seasons, and heat treatment on the presence of pesticides in cow milk.

Journal of environmental science and health. Part. B, Pesticides, food contaminants, and agricultural wastes·2026
Same author

Real-world progression-free survival and overall survival in patients with HR<sup>+</sup>/HER2<sup>-</sup> advanced breast cancer treated in first-line with ribociclib, endocrine monotherapy or chemotherapy: Results from the observational RIBANNA study.

International journal of cancer·2026
Same author

Identifying diseases in claims data using a machine learning approach - a case from Switzerland.

Archives of public health = Archives belges de sante publique·2025
Same author

Integrating Life Cycle Assessment into Insect Biofactory Systems: Environmental Evaluation of Habrobracon hebetor Production.

Neotropical entomology·2025
Same author

Observed positive feedback between surface ablation and crevasse formation drives glacier acceleration and potential surge.

Nature communications·2025

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Dec 12, 2025

Murine Distal Colostomy, A Novel Model of Diversion Colitis in C57BL/6 Mice
08:20

Murine Distal Colostomy, A Novel Model of Diversion Colitis in C57BL/6 Mice

Published on: July 12, 2018

13.7K

[Update: Management of colonic diverticulitis].

Andreas Kohler1, Peter Studer1, Lukas Brügger1

  • 1Universitätsklinik für Viszerale Chirurgie und Medizin, Inselspital Bern.

Therapeutische Umschau. Revue Therapeutique
|August 11, 2020
PubMed
Summary

Management of colonic diverticulitis involves classifying disease severity using the Classification of Diverticular Disease (CDD) system. Treatment strategies range from antibiotics or symptomatic therapy for uncomplicated cases to surgical intervention for complicated diverticulitis.

More Related Videos

Fecal Microbiota Transplantation via Colonoscopy for Recurrent C. difficile Infection
07:06

Fecal Microbiota Transplantation via Colonoscopy for Recurrent C. difficile Infection

Published on: December 8, 2014

27.5K
Chinese Herbal Retention Enema for the Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis
06:19

Chinese Herbal Retention Enema for the Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis

Published on: May 16, 2025

930

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Dec 12, 2025

Murine Distal Colostomy, A Novel Model of Diversion Colitis in C57BL/6 Mice
08:20

Murine Distal Colostomy, A Novel Model of Diversion Colitis in C57BL/6 Mice

Published on: July 12, 2018

13.7K
Fecal Microbiota Transplantation via Colonoscopy for Recurrent C. difficile Infection
07:06

Fecal Microbiota Transplantation via Colonoscopy for Recurrent C. difficile Infection

Published on: December 8, 2014

27.5K
Chinese Herbal Retention Enema for the Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis
06:19

Chinese Herbal Retention Enema for the Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis

Published on: May 16, 2025

930

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Colorectal Surgery
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Diverticulosis and diverticulitis management guidelines are evolving.
  • Accurate disease classification is crucial for effective treatment planning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an updated overview of colonic diverticulitis management strategies.
  • To emphasize the utility of the Classification of Diverticular Disease (CDD) system.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature and clinical practices for diverticulitis management.
  • Application of the CDD system for disease grading based on CT scan or ultrasound imaging.

Main Results:

  • Acute uncomplicated diverticulitis may be managed with antibiotics or solely symptomatic therapy.
  • Complicated diverticulitis (abscess, perforation) requires interventional drainage or surgery.
  • Resection with primary anastomosis is increasingly favored over Hartmann's procedure.
  • Damage control surgery is indicated for patients with sepsis.

Conclusions:

  • Treatment decisions for diverticulitis should be guided by disease severity and patient symptoms.
  • Elective surgery indications are based on persistent complications like fistulas or stenosis, not solely on the number of episodes.