Type:
Educational Exhibit
Keywords:
Abdomen, CT, Surgery, Diverticula
Authors:
J. McGill, G. Mitreski, N. Kutaiba; Heidelberg, VIC/AU
DOI:
10.26044/ranzcr2021/R-0060
Conclusion
Acute diverticulitis imaging scoring systems are important in both the diagnosis and staging of complicated diverticulitis and form an important part of the management process of this condition. They provide radiologists with a structured approach to identifying and describing potential complications of acute diverticulitis, an efficient means of communicating with clinicians and provide important prognostic information to guide patient management. It is important to note however that the different radiological scores for complicated diverticulitis may serve to guide management but should be incorporated into the overall clinical picture when making decisions in patient care.