Answers are grounded in this paper and cite their sources.
OBJECTIVE: Our objective was to describe thin-section helical CT findings of acute diverticulitis of the cecum and ascending colon in 12 patients. CONCLUSION: Thin-section helical CT is able to reveal inflamed diverticula in acute diverticulitis of the cecum and ascending colon, which are diagnostic of this disease. Preservation of the enhancing pattern of the colonic wall was the most common helpful ancillary finding.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
Jang et al. (1999) studied this question.
Synapse has enriched 10 related papers. Consider them for comparative context: