Review
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World J Gastroenterol. Dec 21, 2008; 14(47): 7163-7169
Published online Dec 21, 2008. doi: 10.3748/wjg.14.7163
Table 2 Modified hinchey classification (adapted from Wasvery et al [11,12])
Modified Hinchey classification
0Mild clinical diverticulitis
IaConfined pericolic inflammation-phlegmon
IbConfined pericolic abscess
IIPelvic, intrabdominal or retrocolic abscess
IIIGeneralized purulent peritonitis
IVFaecal peritonitis
FistulaColo-vesical/-vaginal/-enteric/-cutaneous
ObstructionLarge/small bowel obstruction