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  • Colorectal Surgery
  • Medical Complications

Background:

  • Post-colonoscopy diverticulitis is an emerging complication with limited existing literature.
  • The diagnosis and management of this condition require further elucidation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review existing evidence on post-colonoscopy diverticulitis.
  • To define its incidence, clinical presentation, management, and outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive search of PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane databases up to June 2020.
  • Inclusion of nine studies comprising 339 cases, with data extraction on demographics, diagnosis, and management.

Main Results:

  • Cases presented with non-specific symptoms like abdominal pain and fever, diagnosed typically by CT scan.
  • Diagnosis occurred between 2 hours and 30 days post-colonoscopy.
  • Management involved antibiotics and bowel rest, leading to resolution in most cases.

Conclusions:

  • Post-colonoscopy diverticulitis diagnosis is debated due to varied timelines.
  • Early diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment, irrespective of its origin.
  • Prospective studies and registries are needed to establish true incidence.