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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Pathology
  • Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

  • Colonic diverticula commonly occur in the left colon, with diverticulitis as a frequent complication.
  • Right-side diverticulitis is uncommon (1.5%), typically affecting the cecum, and presents diagnostic challenges due to its rarity and location.
  • Differential diagnosis for right-side abdominal pain includes appendicitis, ileitis, and gynecological disorders, necessitating precise diagnostic approaches.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To confirm presumptive diagnoses of acute, uncomplicated right-side diverticulitis in three patients.
  • To evaluate the utility of delayed endoscopy and barium enema in confirming right-side diverticulosis and excluding other pathologies.
  • To assess the role of imaging modalities, including computed tomography (CT) and ultrasonography, in diagnosing right-side diverticulitis.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of three cases admitted with suspected right-side diverticulitis between January and December 2023.
  • Utilized computed tomography (CT) as the primary imaging modality, employing the WSES scale for severity grading.
  • Confirmed diagnoses through ambulatory colonoscopy, barium enema, and ultrasonography, with surgical assessment for appendicular involvement.

Main Results:

  • Two cases were accurately diagnosed with right-side diverticulitis, confirmed by colonoscopy and barium enema respectively.
  • One case initially diagnosed with right-side diverticulitis was later identified as originating from the sigmoid colon via ultrasonography.
  • All patients underwent surgical assessment to rule out appendicitis, underscoring the diagnostic complexity.

Conclusions:

  • Accurate diagnosis of right-side diverticulitis is crucial, especially in younger patients, to distinguish it from conditions like appendicitis.
  • CT scans are the preferred imaging modality, supplemented by colonoscopy or barium enema for confirmation.
  • Multimodality imaging and diagnostic approaches are essential for managing this rare condition effectively.