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Is It Necessary To Have Surgery For Perforated Diverticulitis?
Question: I was discharged from hospital Wednesday. I have minor perforated diverticulitis. I consulted with surgeon in hospital and am meeting with him next week. He explained that my perforation is "encased"(I think that was the word) and I will take meds to heal and then have "elective" surgery in 3 - 4 weeks. He explained complications if I don't. I am very positive and ready for surgery. My question: How is my perforated diverticulitis "encased" or protected until surgery? I can find nothing online. Everything involves emergency surgery for perforated diverticulitis. I am not anxious and trust my surgeon. Just trying to be more informed .
Brief Answer:
Small Peforations get sealed spontaneously
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing in
Not all diverticular perforations need surgical intervention
Between 70-82% abcesses following diverticular perforations and which are less than 5 cm in size can be managed conservatively very well
Planned surgery is advised to prevent further reoccurance of the episodes
Apart from the fact that planned surgery has less morbidity than emergency surgery
Hope this helps
Do write back in case of concern
Small Peforations get sealed spontaneously
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing in
Not all diverticular perforations need surgical intervention
Between 70-82% abcesses following diverticular perforations and which are less than 5 cm in size can be managed conservatively very well
Planned surgery is advised to prevent further reoccurance of the episodes
Apart from the fact that planned surgery has less morbidity than emergency surgery
Hope this helps
Do write back in case of concern
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Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
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