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  • Title: Giant colon diverticulum.
    Author: Chater C, Saudemont A, Zerbib P.
    Journal: J Visc Surg; 2015 Nov; 152(5):336-8. PubMed ID: 26190163.
    Abstract:
    Giant colonic diverticulum is defined by a diverticulum whose diameter is greater than 4 cm. This is a rare entity, arising mainly in the sigmoid colon. The diagnosis is based on abdominal computed tomography that shows a gas-filled structure communicating with the adjacent colon, with a smooth, thin diverticular wall that does not enhance after injection of contrast. Surgical treatment is recommended even in asymptomatic diverticula, due to the high prevalence and severity of complications. The gold standard treatment is segmental colectomy. Some authors propose a diverticulectomy when the giant diverticulum is unique.
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