Caecal diverticulitis can be misdiagnosed as acute appendicitis: a systematic review of the literature.
Isabelle UheJeremy MeyerManuela VivianoSurrennaidoo NaikenChristian TosoFrédéric RisNicolas C BuchsPublished in: Colorectal disease : the official journal of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland (2021)
CD can be misdiagnosed as acute appendicitis, therefore resulting in unnecessary surgical exploration. The review of the literature starting from 1930 highlights the critical role of medical imaging in supporting the clinician to diagnose this condition and administer adequate treatment.