What question did this study set out to answer?

The aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of procalcitonin and CT imaging in stratifying risk for acute diverticulitis.

February 5, 2026Turkish Journal of Surgery2 citationsOpen Access

Early risk stratification of acute diverticulitis using procalcitonin, CRP, and CT imaging: A retrospective analysis

ONOzan Barış NamdaroğluIzmir University AEAhmet Cem Esmer ŞÖŞükrü ÖztürkHacettepe University

Key Points

The aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of procalcitonin and CT imaging in stratifying risk for acute diverticulitis.
Retrospective analysis of patient data with acute diverticulitis
Assessment of procalcitonin levels and CRP
Targeted CT imaging to evaluate disease severity
Reliable identification of severe diverticulitis using procalcitonin and CT
Improved antibiotic selection and surgical consultation
Reduction in unnecessary interventions for mild cases

Abstract

A biomarker-guided approach incorporating procalcitonin and targeted CT evaluation enables reliable early identification of severe diverticulitis. This strategy may enhance clinical decision-making regarding antibiotic selection and surgical consultation while reducing unnecessary interventions in mild cases.

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