The sigmoid colon is located on the left side ... bacterial infection that causes a pocket of pus to form. Abscesses associated with diverticulitis may cause fever and abdominal pain.

We included original studies that reported comparative data for at least one outcome in medically- and surgically-treated patients with transverse or left colon diverticulitis. We excluded studies ...

You’ll follow up with your doctor once your diverticulitis heals to discuss possibly reversing the colostomy and reconnecting your colon. If you develop an abscess, which is a pocket of pus ...

Dr Grant replies: Often during a camera test into the colon (known as a colonoscopy ... pain and possibly complications such as diverticular abscess, fistula formation, bowel obstruction or ...