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 ...

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 ...

Over time, this can lead to the formation of diverticula, most often in the lower part of the colon known as the sigmoid ... for conditions like abscesses and fistula. Diverticulitis can affect ...

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 ...

There is still controversy regarding the appropriate management of diverticulitis of the colon in cases when both surgical and conservative treatment may be an option. We performed a systematic ...