The clinical significance of extraluminal air in Hinchey 1a diverticulitis: results from a retrospective cohort study with 10-year follow-up.

Jérémy MeyerAnna CarusoElin RoosAlexandre BalaphasChristian TosoPierre-Alexandre PolettiFrédéric RisNicolas C Buchs

Published in: International journal of colorectal disease (2019)

The presence of extraluminal air in Hinchey 1a diverticulitis indicates a more severe episode, with higher inflammation parameters at admission, longer length of stay, and an increased risk for emergency sigmoidectomy.

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