Current indications and role of surgery in the management of sigmoid diverticulitis

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World J Gastroenterol. Feb 21, 2010; 16(7): 804-817
Published online Feb 21, 2010. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v16.i7.804

Table 2 Ambrosetti classification[12]

Moderate diverticulitis	Severe diverticulitis
Localized sigmoid wall thickening (> 5 mm)	Same as mild diverticulitis plus one of the following:
Inflammation of pericolic fat	Abscess
	Extraluminal air
	Extraluminal contrast

Citation: Stocchi L. Current indications and role of surgery in the management of sigmoid diverticulitis. World J Gastroenterol 2010; 16(7): 804-817
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v16/i7/804.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v16.i7.804