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Beyond the Norm: Acute Multifocal Diverticulitis

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Colonic diverticulitis is inflammation of diverticula, which are sac-like protrusions in the colonic wall. It is thought that increased intraluminal pressure and trapped food leads to inflammation. Newer theories suggest that alterations in the gut microbiome and chronic inflammation play a role as well. Diverticulitis commonly affects discrete sections of colon. Acute multifocal diverticulitis is defined as diverticulitis in at least 2 different sites of the colon separated by at least 10 cm, which is very rare. Ideal management is unclear; however, our patient improved with supportive measures and antibiotics without complications of abscess, perforation, or need for surgery.

Source: ACG Case Reports Journal

DOI: 10.14309/crj.0000000000001505

Authors: Bianca Thakkar, Jasmine Tidwell, Minh Thu T. Nguyen, Gengsheng Yu, Neil Parikh

Institutions: University of Connecticut, UConn Health, Saint Francis Hospital & Medical Center, Hartford Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Diverticular Disease and Complications

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4402486475

FWCI: 0.76

Cites: 12

Cited by: 2

Related to: 10