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 3 CT staging of diverticulitis (adapted from Ambrosetti et al[19])
Ambrosetti's CT staging of diverticulitis
Moderate diverticulitisSevere diverticulitis
Localised sigmoid wall thickening (5 mm or more)Abscess
Inflammation of pericolic fatExtraluminal air/contrast