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Background: Colonic diverticulitis (CD), typically seen in the elderly of Western countries, is increasingly prevalent worldwide, yet data on CD in children and adolescents are scarce. This study explores the characteristics of CD in this younger demographic.
Methods: In a multicenter, retrospective review, 104 patients under 20 years diagnosed with CD at four Korean tertiary hospitals from June 2003 to December 2020 were analyzed. Abdominal CT scans were used for diagnosis, with the modified Hinchey classification assessing the severity of CD.
Results: CD was found in the cecum or ascending colon in 103 (99%) of cases. The mean patient age was 17.24 ± 2.4 years, with males constituting 59.6% of cases. Solitary lesions were noted in 93 (89.4%) of patients. Severity was classified as modified Hinchey stage 0 in 58.7%, stage Ia in 29.8%, and stage Ib in 11.5%, with no cases of stage II or higher. Misdiagnosis as acute appendicitis occurred in six instances. IV antibiotics were administered to 68.3%, and oral antibiotics were sufficient for 24%. Surgical treatment was necessary for two patients. A 7.8% recurrence rate was noted among first-time CD patients, yet all cases were amenable to conservative management.
Conclusion: While uncommon, CD in children and adolescents is a growing concern, with most cases presenting as solitary lesions in the cecum or ascending colon. The severity is typically less than that in adults, and conservative treatment is generally effective. These findings underscore the need for specific management guidelines for pediatric CD, advocating for non-surgical initial approaches.
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