Monday, November 16, 2009

Hinchey Classification - Diverticulitis

When originally described based on laparotomy findings.  Now it is applied to CT findings.

0: Diverticulosis, no evidence of inflammation
1: Pericolonic or mesenteric abscess
2: Contained pelvic abscess
3: Free purulent perforation
4: Free feculent perforation

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