PURPOSE: The purpose of the study was to review the clinical and radiologic features of giant colonic diverticulum (GCD). METHODS: Medical records of 17 patients with GCD on computed tomographic (CT) examination were reviewed. RESULTS: CT examination revealed the GCD in all patients as a predominantly gas-filled structure communicating with the adjacent colon. Thirteen patients showed a gas-filled structure on abdominal radiograph. The mean GCD diameter was 7 cm. Most diverticula were found in the sigmoid colon. Associated diverticulosis was present in 71% of patients. CONCLUSION: Our experience suggests that GCD can often be diagnosed on the basis of the characteristic radiographic and CT findings in these patients.
PURPOSE: The purpose of the study was to review the clinical and radiologic features of giant colonic diverticulum (GCD). METHODS: Medical records of 17 patients with GCD on computed tomographic (CT) examination were reviewed. RESULTS: CT examination revealed the GCD in all patients as a predominantly gas-filled structure communicating with the adjacent colon. Thirteen patients showed a gas-filled structure on abdominal radiograph. The mean GCD diameter was 7 cm. Most diverticula were found in the sigmoid colon. Associated diverticulosis was present in 71% of patients. CONCLUSION: Our experience suggests that GCD can often be diagnosed on the basis of the characteristic radiographic and CT findings in these patients.
Authors: Matthew H Lee; Meghan G Lubner; Vincent M Mellnick; Christine O Menias; Sanjeev Bhalla; Perry J Pickhardt Journal: Abdom Radiol (NY) Date: 2021-06-01
Authors: Giuseppe Nigri; Niccolò Petrucciani; Giulia Giannini; Paolo Aurello; Paolo Magistri; Marcello Gasparrini; Giovanni Ramacciato Journal: World J Gastroenterol Date: 2015-01-07 Impact factor: 5.742