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proband, the risk to sibs is 50%. Once the ACVR1 pathogenic variant has been identified in an affected family member, prenatal testing for a pregnancy at increased risk and preimplantation genetic testing are possible.At present, there exists a wide range of diagnostic tests available in the diagnosis of Diverticular Disease. This can give rise to significant regional variability in practice between clinical centres; as well as locally between different patient cohorts. The choice of test used may depend on a variety of both clinical and non-clinical factors, including symptoms at time of presentation, co-morbidity, clinical setting (primary or secondary care; routine or urgent indication), patient preference and tolerability, safety, cost, local clinical expertise, and availability. Diverticular disease will often, for example, be diagnosed following the investigation of patient symptoms such as a change in bowel habit or rectal bleeding. In such instances, luminal endoscopy (colonoscopy or flexible sigmoidoscopy) is already established as the most sensitive test to exclude other important clinical conditions including colitis or colorectal cancer. Equally, however, in patients who are frail and/or acutely unwell, especially if there is significant medical co-morbidity, non-invasive investigations such as CT may be preferred. This is particularly the case where the diagnostic test may need to allow for complications such as abscess formation or perforation to be excluded at the same time. It is the aim of these guidelines to clarify the most accurate, cost effective and appropriate test to be used for a patient presenting with symptoms or signs suggestive of possible Diverticular Disease. It may be that in some clinical settings a number of different tests are appropriate, in which case the individual risks and benefits of each test should be explained to the patient.The purpose of this review is to identify the clinical and cost effective non-surgical treatments for people with acute diverticulitis. Treatments are aimed at reducing symptoms, for example pain. For patients treated in the community the main stay of treatment has been bowel rest and oral antibiotics with subsequent review. For patients referred to secondary care the standard treatment for patients with acute diverticulitis has been to advise bowel rest, rehydrate with intravenous fluids and administer antibiotics however recent evidence has suggested that these treatments may not be indicated in all cases. There is also considerable uncertainty regarding how to manage people with recurrent episodes of acute diverticulitis particularly in regards to preventing recurrent episodes.Over the last decade, there have been marked changes in the surgical management of patients with complications of acute complicated diverticular disease. Resections are now frequently undertaken laparoscopically with the use of laparoscopic lavage in the emergency setting. selleck inhibitor The thresholds for elective resection after recurrent episodes of acute diverticulitis have changed with a greater focus on tailored decision making with the patient. There have been alterations to the threshold for primary anastomosis especially in the emergency setting. This review of the evidence aimed to provide information for both clinicians and patient on what were the clinically and cost effective surgical approaches to the management of acute complicated diverticular disease.Over the last decade there have been marked changes in the surgical management of patients with complications of acute complicated diverticular disease. Resections are now frequently undertaken laparoscopically with the use of laparoscopic lavage in the emergency setting. The thresholds for elective resection after recurrent episodes of acute diverticulitis have changed with a greater focus on tailored decision making with the patient. There have been alterations to the threshold for primary anastomosis especially in the emergency setting. This review of the evidence aimed to provide information for both clinicians and patient on what were the clinically and cost effective surgical approaches to the management of acute complicated diverticular disease.Acute diverticulitis is a common problem presenting in primary care. The major challenge for the health care professional in primary care is to ensure safe and effective treatment of their patients. The first step is to confirm the diagnosis of acute diverticulitis and its severity. Acute diverticulitis may be safely managed in the community. This guideline identifies those people whose illness is severe enough to require referral to secondary care.Episodes of acute diverticulitis typically impose a significant burden on patients in terms of symptoms, disability and mortality as well as the significant costs associated with inpatient assessment and treatment. The complications of interventions, such as post-operative pain and adhesions following surgery, typically result in additional symptoms and impaired quality of life for patients. The development of sepsis, a serious potential consequence of an episode of acute diverticulitis, may limit longevity and quality of life in the long term, even when recovery is achieved through successful treatment. Strategies which achieve reductions in the adverse effects of acute diverticulitis for patients who experience recurrent episodes could bring significant clinical and cost benefits.Over the last decade there have been marked changes in the surgical management of patients with complications of acute complicated diverticular disease. Resections are now frequently undertaken laparoscopically with the use of laparoscopic lavage in the emergency setting. The thresholds for elective resection after recurrent episodes of acute diverticulitis have changed with a greater focus on tailored decision making with the patient. There have been alterations to the threshold for primary anastomosis especially in the emergency setting. This review of the evidence aimed to provide information for both clinicians and patient on what were the clinically and cost effective surgical approaches to the management of acute complicated diverticular disease.