| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8823558 | Journal of Medical Ultrasound | 2017 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Common US features of diverticulitis include diverticular wall thickening, surrounding echogenic fat, and intradiverticular echogenic material. Proper recognizing of these features helps in differentiating diverticulitis from appendicitis and may obviate an unnecessary emergent surgery.
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Authors
Tse-Cheng Chiu, Yi-Hong Chou, Chui-Mei Tiu, Hong-Jen Chiou, Hsin-Kai Wang, Yi-Chen Lai, Yi-You Chiou,