Question 3 · LEK · Colonic diverticula
Which of the following can be classified as the grade II according to Hinchey classification of complications caused by diverticulitis?
- A. diverticulitis with para-colonic abscess.
- B. diverticulitis with pelvic abscess.
- C. diverticulitis with purulent peritonitis.
- D. diverticulitis with feculent peritonitis.
- E. Hinchey classification is not related to diverticulitis.
Hint
Recall the four Hinchey stages, which progress from a localized collection next to the colon to faecal contamination of the whole peritoneum.
The answer, the explanation and a note on every option are available once you log in. The account is free: topic tests, a mock exam, mistake review and statistics.
More questions on Surgery
- Secondary peritonitis does not include:
- 2 z 117 29.06.2026, 14:15 Centrum Egzaminów Medycznych https://test.cem.edu.pl/pytcem/wyswietl_baza_pdf.php Which of the following is an indication…
- The treatment of tracheo-esophageal fistulas, which are a pathological connection between tracheal and esophageal lumena through an…
- Which of the following is the most common cause of the mechanical ileus in the lower gastrointestinal tract?
- Abdominal compartment syndrome does not arise as a result of:
- Super obesity is an important risk factor for the cancer of: