Clinical outcome for management of colonic diverticulitis: characteristics and surgical factor based on two institution data at South Korea

ConclusionBase on present study, Lt.-sided colonic diverticulitis tends to be more severe than Rt. sided, and surgery is more often required. In addition, colonic diverticulitis that requires surgery seems to be older and more obese on Lt. sided.
Source: International Journal of Colorectal Disease - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research