Unexpected Diagnosis in Right Lower Quadrant Pain: Right Colon Diverticulitis

BACKGROUND: Acute right lower quadrant pain is a common symptom in emergency departments. The most common etiology is thought to be acute appendicitis. Other etiologies may be overlooked. Acute right colon diverticulitis is one of them. It is usually seen in male and young patients. It is more common in Asian population and rare in Western countries. Ultrasonography (USG) and computed tomography (CT) are used for radiologic diagnosis.

OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to investigate the diagnosis, treatment and surgical management of right colon diverticulitis.

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Key information

Conditions

Diverticulitis, Colonic Colonic Diseases Digestive System Diseases Disease Attributes Diverticular Diseases Diverticulitis Diverticulosis, Colonic Emergencies Gastroenteritis Gastrointestinal Diseases Intestinal Diseases Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital

Üsküdar, Istanbul, 34668, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

DESIGN: Retrospective cross-sectional analysis SETTING: Research and training hospital (Tertiary care center) In our study, patients hospitalized in our hospital clinic between 2018 and 2022 with the diagnosis of right colon diverticulitis were retrospectively analyzed. Age, gender, WSES grade, whether surgery was performed or not, laboratory values, iv antibiotherapies given, length of hospitalization and mortality were evaluated.

MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: The CRP, the need for surgical intervention vs conservative treatment .

Who can participate

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

Inclusion criteria

Patients diagnosed with right colonic diverticulitis

Exclusion criteria

<18 years of age

Treatment and study plan

No intervention

Other

No intervention

Primary outcomes

The need for surgical intervention

Time frame: time frame is the length of stay usually between 1-14 days

The patients were followed up conservatively if they had their diagnosis in the acute settings.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2018
Primary completion: 2022
Study completion: 2023
First posted: Dec 1, 2023
Registry last updated: Dec 1, 2023

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