What is perforated diverticulitis?

Perforated diverticulitis is a severe form of the digestive disorder diverticulitis, occurring when small pouches (diverticula) in the colon or large intestine become inflamed and perforated, leading to the leakage of intestinal contents into the abdominal cavity. This leakage of intestinal material can result in severe infection and pose life-threatening complications. Perforated diverticulitis often requires emergency medical intervention, including surgical treatment.