Computed tomography in the evaluation of diverticulitis.

摘要: Computed tomography (CT) was performed in 43 cases of colonic diverticulitis and compared with the contrast-enema examination (CE) 37 patients. Findings on CT included inflammation pericolic fat 98% cases, diverticula 84%, thickening colon wall 70%, a abscess 35%, peritonitis 16%, fistula 14%, obstruction 12%, intramural sinus tracts 9%. Secondary findings distant 12% ureteral 7%. In addition to detecting bladder involvement formation, preferable for demonstrating extent inflammation, which underestimated CE 41% Differential diagnosis is discussed. The authors indicate that should be initial procedure patients suspected diverticulitis, particularly when contraindicated.