Safety of early colonoscopy in acute phase sigmoid diverticulitis: A prospective study
T Kratt, D Stüker, T Meile, M Küper, M von Feilitzsch, T Nesch, E Zerabruck, S Miller, C Hann von Weyhern, F Fend, K Schröppel, A Königsrainer · Zeitschrift für Gastroenterologie · 2010 · Heft 08
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Introduction: Colonoscopy within the first days after clinical manifestation of an acute diverticulitis is discussed controversially and often seen as a contraindication for performing a total colonoscopy. Only few data exists, concerning complication rates in colonoscopy during acute diverticulitis. Methods: Single center prospective study with preliminary results of 50 colonoscopies in 45 patients with acute sigma diverticulitis (24 men, 21 women, 5 repeated colonoscopies due to fecal contamination). Inclusion criteria: Patients with acute sigma diverticulitis radiologically confirmed with CT including Hinchey…
