Diverticulitis in immunocompromised patients is of special clinical importance because
these patients experience a higher rate of morbidity and mortality than the general
population due to diverticulitis. Immunocompromised patients tend to present later than the
general population and may have less impressive findings on physical exam and CT scan.
They are more likely to fail non-operative management and have more complications after
emergent surgery. Just like in immunocompetent patients, the decision to pursue elective …