Review
Copyright ©2008 The WJG Press and Baishideng.
World J Gastroenterol. Dec 21, 2008; 14(47): 7163-7169
Published online Dec 21, 2008. doi: 10.3748/wjg.14.7163
Table 1 Clinical classification of diverticulitis (adapted from Köhler et al[7])
GradeClinical featuresSymptoms
ISymptomatic uncomplicated diseaseFever, abd pain, CT evidence of diverticulitis
IIRecurrent symptomatic diseaseRecurrence of above symptoms
IIIComplicated diseaseGI bleeding
Phlegmon
Abscess
Peforation-purulent/faecal peritonitis
Stricture
Fistula
Obstruction