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World J Gastroenterol. Mar 15, 2003; 9(3): 606-608
Published online Mar 15, 2003. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v9.i3.606
Published online Mar 15, 2003. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v9.i3.606
Table 1 General data of right-sided and left-sided diverticulitis
| Right-sided diverticulitis | Left-sided diverticulitis | |
| Number | 13 | 27 |
| Male/Female | 10/3 | 20/7 |
| Age (yr) | ||
| Mean ± SD | 53.15 ± 9.86 | 64.74 ± 11.28 |
| Range | 40-70 | 44-83 |
| Median | 50 | 68 |
Table 2 Presenting symptoms and signs (13 cases of total number)
| Initial features | Cases number (%) |
| RLQ abdominal pain for > 2 days | 9(69) |
| Nausea/vomiting | 2(15) |
| Diarrhea | 2(15) |
| Leukocytosis | 9(69) |
| Fever | 10(77) |
| Anorexia | 1(8) |
- Citation: Shyung LR, Lin SC, Shih SC, Kao CR, Chou SY. Decision making in right-sided diverticulitis. World J Gastroenterol 2003; 9(3): 606-608
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v9/i3/606.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v9.i3.606