In diverticulitis, a fistula typically forms when a diverticular abscess extends into a nearby organ. A diverticular fistula occurs in about 4 to 20 percent of diverticulitis cases, and it usually ...

There is still controversy regarding the appropriate management of diverticulitis of the colon in cases when both surgical and conservative treatment may be an option. We performed a systematic ...

For some, diverticulitis can lead to complications such as abscesses, fistulas, urinary problems, blockages, or bleeding.