Inflammatory manifestations at colonoscopy in patients with colonic diverticular disease

Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2011; 33: 358–365 Summary Background  Ulcerative colitis with diverticulosis (UCD), segmental colitis associated with diverticulosis (SCAD) and acute uncomplicated diverticulitis (AUD) may affect the same colonic regions, but the real incidence of these entities in clinical practice is unknown. Aim  To assess the incidence and the endoscopic findings of UCD, SCAD and AUD. Methods  From January 2004 to June 2009, 8525 consecutive colonoscopies were performed. Diagnosis of the diseases was based on specific endoscopic and histological (UCD and SCAD), and on endoscopic and radiological (AUD) patterns. Results  Ulcerative colitis with diverticulosis was diagnosed in 25 pa…