Alexander Gavlin MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Mike Spektor MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Meir Hillel Scheinfeld MD, PhD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Dameon R. Duncan MD, MBA, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Thomas McCann MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Robert Joshua Dym MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Colonic diverticular disease is a very common condition which can lead to serious complications. The most frequent complications of colonic diverticulosis are gastrointestinal bleeding and diverticulitis. Acute diverticulitis varies in severity, with either localized effects or distant spread of infection. Long term sequelae of diverticulitis include fistulae and strictures, which may lead to bowel obstruction. Due to the high prevalence of diverticulosis, complications of diverticular disease and other serious conditions can often be confused.

Introduction Epidemiology Anatomy Etiology/pathophysiology Diverticular bleeding Acute diverticulitis- uncomplicated Local complications of diverticulitis Intramural abscess Pericolic phlegmon Pericolic abscess Diverticulitis involving other structures Free perforation and peritonitis Thrombophlebitis Liver abscess Fistulae to adjacent organs -urinary bladder -small bowel or colon -uterus -vagina -adnexa -abdominal wall Other post-diverticulitis morphologic changes Giant diverticulum Muscular hypertrophy Stricture, leading to obstruction Confusion with other conditions Colon cancer Appendicitis PID/TOA Conclusion 

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Gavlin, A, Spektor, M, Scheinfeld, M, Duncan, D, McCann, T, Dym, R, Ticked Off: Complications of Colonic Diverticular Disease.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14007470.html