Routine colonic endoscopic evaluation following resolution of acute diverticulitis: Is it necessary?

Figure 1 Computed tomography imaging demonstrating acute diverticulitis. A: Computed tomography (CT) imaging demonstrating acute, uncomplicated diverticulitis. Reproduced with permission from Stocchi L. Current indications and role of surgery in the management of sigmoid diverticulitis. World J Gastroenterol 2010; 16(7): 804-817; B: CT imaging demonstrating acute diverticulitis with localized perforation with a small amount of extraluminal air. Reproduced with permission from Stocchi L. Current indications and role of surgery in the management of sigmoid diverticulitis. World J Gastroenterol 2010; 16 (7): 804-817.