A 48 year old with pyrexia and left lower quadrant pain is found on CT to have evidence of a diverticular abscess in the pelvis.
on Monday, August 15, 2011
Question Number 0553
Question:
A 48 year old with pyrexia and left lower quadrant pain is found on CT to have evidence of a diverticular abscess in the pelvis. It measures 5cm in maximum diameter. This is typically managed by
a) CT guided drainage
b) diverticulectomy
c) transverse colostomy
d) chemotherapy and radiatiotherapy
e) abdominal perineal resection
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Labels: Gastroenterology, MEDICINE
