Will a flexi-sig ’ do? A retrospective review of colonoscopies indicated by diverticulitis alone

ConclusionDespite over half the patients having no polyps and only one left sided malignancy. This study demonstrates that the right and transverse colon is responsible for over 50% of the polyps removed and similar proportion of the advanced polyps. Where endoscopic surveillance after acute colonic diverticulitis is performed, this study supports the use of colonoscopy and cautions against flexible sigmoidoscopy alone.
Source: Surgical Endoscopy - Category: Surgery Source Type: research