Diverticular diseases may be classified based on the presenting signs and symptoms according to the German guidelines that were published by the German Society of Gastroenterology (DGVS) and of Visceral Surgery (DGAV) in 2014. This aggreed upon classification system (Classification of Diverticular Disease (CDD), takes signs and symptoms, natural history (symptomatic, asymptomatic, complicated, uncomplicated, acute, recurrent), surgical aspects (purulent vs. fecal peritonitis), and clinically relevant diagnostic tests into account. As a result, this classification comprises the entire spectrum of diverticular disease.
Diverticulitis classification
Ischemic colitis classification
Mesenteric ischemia classification
Appendicitis classification
Gastrointestinal perforation classification
Diverticulosis classification
Bowel obstruction classification
Gastritis classification