Management of cecal diverticulitis
Canver, C.C.; Freier, D.T.
American Journal of Gastroenterology 81(11): 1104-1106
1986
ISSN/ISBN: 0002-9270 PMID: 3776964 Document Number: 285457
A case of solitary cecal diverticulum is presented. Acute inflammation of a solitary diverticulum in the cecum appears rare. Preoperative diagnosis is difficult, and the disease is frequently confused with appendicitis or carcinoma. Right colectomy is a safe effective therapy in patients with this condition.