Diverticular Disease: Classification
There is no standard classification for diverticular disease/diverticulitis. In clinical practice, the classification according to Hansen and Stock is suitable Stage Designation Symptomatology Colonoscopy/colonic contrast enema Abdominal CT 0 Diverticulosis – Irritable diverticula Diverticula gas-/KM (contrast medium)-filled I Acute uncomplicated diverticulitis Lower abdominal pain Mucosal redness around diverticular necks/ spicules, bowel wall thickening + possibly … Diverticular Disease: Classification
