Professional Faqs: What Are The Possible Complications Of Diverticulitis?

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Expert opinion from Rajesh Mishra

MBBS · Less than a year of experience · India

Complications of diverticulitis Perforation. Perforation of diverticulitis occurs secondary to severe inflammation of bowel wall layers with subsequent necrosis and loss of intestinal wall integrity. Abscess. Diverticulitis may result in phlegmon and abscess formation. Pylephlebitis. Bowel obstruction. Bleeding. Fistula.

Expert opinion from Gustavo Campos

Doctor of Medicine · 9 years of experience · Brazil

Diverticulitis may have severe complications. Patients may have abscess, intestinal obstruction due to scarring and strictures, bleeding, fistula, and intestinal perforation that might lead to peritonitis and sepsis. Most of these can be somehow life-threatening.

Expert opinion from Alex T. Thomas

MD · 40 years of experience · USA

If diverticulitis is left untreated it may lead to severe complications characterized by sudden pain. Such complications include; rectal bleeding, formation of fistula, abscess & phlegmon, bowel obstruction, and perforation.

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