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NCT Number: NCT04746326

Treatment in Right Colon Diverticulitis Patients

The right colon diverticula, unlike those in the left colon, contain all layers of the colon and is called the true diverticulum. Perforation is observed less frequently due to its full thickness. Conservative treatment can be applied unless complications such as abscess formation and free perforation occur. Unlike the left, right colon diverticulitis has low complications and can be treated conservatively. The differential diagnosis of right colon diverticulitis should be kept in mind in order to prevent unnecessary surgeries. Surgical treatment is inevitable in cases such as recurrent diverticulitis, generalized peritonitis, and suspected malignancy.

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Key information

Conditions

Outcome Appendicitis Cecal Diseases Digestive System Diseases Diverticular Diseases Diverticulitis Diverticulum Gastroenteritis Gastrointestinal Diseases Infections Intestinal Diseases Intraabdominal Infections Pathological Conditions, Anatomical Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Tepecik Training and Research Hospital

Izmir, 35180, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

The right colon diverticula, unlike those in the left colon, contain all layers of the colon and is called the true diverticulum. Perforation is observed less frequently due to its full thickness. Conservative treatment can be applied unless complications such as abscess formation and free perforation occur. Here, we aimed to discuss the results of conservative and surgical treatment for right colon diverticulitis in the light of the literature. 150 patients treated for colon diverticulitis between 2015-2020 were retrospectively screened. Right colon diverticulitis detected incidentally, missing data, and left colon diverticulitis were excluded from the study. Data of a total of 26 patients were accessed. Unlike the left, right colon diverticulitis has low complications and can be treated conservatively. The differential diagnosis of right colon diverticulitis should be kept in mind in order to prevent unnecessary surgeries. Surgical treatment is inevitable in cases such as recurrent diverticulitis, generalized peritonitis, and suspected malignancy

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • diagnosed with right colon diverticulitis

Exclusion criteria

  • Left colon diverticulitis
  • Right colon diverticulitis detected incidentally
  • lacking data

Treatment and study plan

Failure conservative treatment

Procedure

Surgery was performed in patients who failed conservative treatment.

Surgery

Procedure

Surgery was performed in patients who had generalized peritonitis and perforation.

Conservative treatment

Other

Conservative treatment was performed in patients who had no generalized peritonitis and perforation.

Primary outcomes

  1. Number of Participants with mortality

    Time frame: up to 24 weeks

    mortality

  2. Number of Participants with wound infection

    Time frame: up to 24 weeks

    wound infection

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Tepecik Training and Research Hospital

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Operative and Conservative Treatment in Right Colon Diverticulitis Patients

Important dates

Study start
2020
Primary completion
2021
Study completion
2021
First posted
Feb 9, 2021
Registry last updated
Feb 9, 2021

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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