What are the differences between the three most used classifications for acute colonic diverticulitis? A comparative multicenter study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Acute left-sided colonic diverticulitis is one of the most common clinical conditions encountered by surgeons in the acute setting. Currently, the most popular classifications, based on radiological findings, are the modified Hinchey, American Association for the Surgery of Trauma (AAST), and World Society of Emergency Surgery (WSES) classifications. We hypothesize that all classifications are equivalent in predicting outcomes.

Methods

This is a retrospective study of 597 patients from four medical centers between 2014 and 2021. Based on clinical, radiological, and intraoperative findings, patients were graded according to the three classifications. Regression analysis and receiver operating characteristic curve analysis were used to compare six outcomes: need for

SUBMITTER: Cremonini C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11444344 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature