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Imaging and Interventional Techniques in Acute Left-sided Diverticulitis

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Computed tomography is the most accurate and readily available imaging study in the diagnosis of acute, left-sided diverticulitis. It not only detects the presence of an abscess and guides percutaneous drainage of these abscesses, it may also guide subsequent surgical treatment based upon a modification of the Hinchey classification.

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Baker, M.E. Imaging and Interventional Techniques in Acute Left-sided Diverticulitis. J Gastrointest Surg 12, 1314–1317 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11605-008-0490-2

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