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Hinchey
Anatomical classification of acute complicated diverticulitis (Hinchey 1978).
Clinician
Patient
Select the Hinchey class based on imaging or operative findings:
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I — Pericolic abscess
II
II — Pelvic, retroperitoneal or distant abscess
III
III — Generalised purulent peritonitis
IV
IV — Generalised faecal peritonitis
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References
Hinchey EJ, Schaal PG, Richards GK. Treatment of perforated diverticular disease of the colon. Adv Surg. 1978;12:85-109.
PMID:735943