Hinchey's Classification (Diverticular disease)

Question 1

Phlegmon or localized pericolic or mesenteric abscess

Answer 1

Stage I Disease

Question 2

Perforated diverticulitis causing generalized purulent peritonitis

Answer 2

Stage III Disease

Question 2

Walled-off pelvic, intra-abdominal, or retroperitoneal abscess

Answer 2

Stage II Disease

Question 3

Rupture of diverticula into the peritoneal cavity, with fecal contamination causing generalized fecal peritonitis

Answer 3

Stage IV Disease