Right-Sided Colonic Diverticulitis: Clinical Features, Sonographic Appearances, and Management

Conclusion Common US features of diverticulitis include diverticular wall thickening, surrounding echogenic fat, and intradiverticular echogenic material. Proper recognizing of these features helps in differentiating diverticulitis from appendicitis and may obviate an unnecessary emergent surgery.
Source: Journal of Medical Ultrasound - Category: Radiology Source Type: research