Diagnosis and management of diverticulitis and appendicitis

Edward P Dominguez; John F Sweeney; Yong U Choi

doi:10.1016/j.gtc.2006.05.002

Diagnosis and management of diverticulitis and appendicitis

Gastroenterol Clin North Am. 2006 Jun;35(2):367-91. doi: 10.1016/j.gtc.2006.05.002.

Authors

Edward P Dominguez¹, John F Sweeney, Yong U Choi

Affiliation

¹ Minimally Invasive Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, 1709 Dryden, Suite 1500, Houston, TX 77030, USA.

PMID: 16880071
DOI: 10.1016/j.gtc.2006.05.002

Abstract

Diverticulitis and appendicitis are common infections of the gastrointestinal tract that require urgent medical and surgical attention. Successful management of these conditions requires a multidisciplinary approach among primary care providers, gastroenterologists, surgeons, and radiologists. The diagnosis of appendicitis, in particular, can be difficult. Advances in radiographic imaging have improved the diagnostic accuracy in these infections. Minimally invasive surgical techniques have improved the patient's postoperative recovery when surgery is necessary in the management of these conditions.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Appendicitis / diagnosis*
Appendicitis / therapy*
Diverticulitis, Colonic / diagnosis*
Diverticulitis, Colonic / therapy*
Humans
Middle Aged