학술논문

Evidence-based treatment strategies for acute diverticulitis
Review
Document Type
Report
Source
International Journal of Colorectal Disease. March 2021, Vol. 36 Issue 3, p467, 9 p.
Subject
Care and treatment
Diverticulitis -- Care and treatment
Evidence-based medicine
Gastrointestinal system
Language
English
ISSN
0179-1958
Abstract
Author(s): Alexandra M. Zaborowski [sup.1], Des C. Winter [sup.1] Author Affiliations: (1) grid.412751.4, 0000 0001 0315 8143, Centre for Colorectal Disease, St. Vincent's University Hospital, , Elm Park, Dublin 4, [...]
Purpose Diverticular disease is a common acquired condition of the lower gastrointestinal tract that may be associated with significant morbidity. The term encompasses a spectrum of pathological processes with varying clinical manifestations. The purpose of this review was to update the reader on modern evidence-based treatment strategies for acute diverticulitis. Methods A literature search of the PUBMED database was performed using the keywords 'diverticulosis', 'diverticular disease' and 'diverticulitis'. Only articles published in the English language were included. Results Evidence-based treatment strategies for acute diverticulitis have evolved over time. Data have questioned the need for antibiotic therapy for Hinchey I disease and the role of percutaneous abscess drainage for Hinchey II. Clinical trials have demonstrated laparoscopic lavage is an appropriate option for select patients with Hinchey III disease and primary resection with anastomosis and defunctioning stoma may be considered in some cases of Hinchey IV disease. Conclusion Risk-adapted treatment strategies and operative decision-making for acute diverticulitis are increasingly based on a combination of patient and disease factors.