“Reoperative Surgery for Diverticular Disease and Its Complications”

The need for reoperation for diverticulitis may become necessary for a range of conditions. Surgeons will most commonly encounter these conditions in an elective setting with planned cases for ostomy reversal, however recurrence of acute disease after sigmoid resection also occurs with a degree of regularity. A suspected recurrence should prompt a workup for alternative conditions such as Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Reoperation in the emergent setting may be necessary for both recurrent diverticulitis as well as complications from earlier procedures.

Source: Seminars in Colon and Rectal Surgery - September 20, 2015 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Darcy Shaw, Jennifer Beaty, Alan Thorson Source Type: research