Conclusively, current medical and surgical therapy of acute diverticulitis is effective ... to be higher in patients undergoing emergency surgery than those treated conservatively, this finding ...

Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD A perforated bowel, or intestinal perforation, occurs when a hole forms in the wall of the ...

Severe diverticulitis treatment In severe cases of diverticulitis, surgery may be required. If patients develop complications like an abscess or perforation, surgical intervention becomes necessary.