*3.3.4 Surgical management*

If bleeding is the presenting symptom, ileal resection with primary anastomosis is the procedure of choice. Segmental resection is also indicated in cases complicated by diverticulitis, perforation, obstruction, volvulus or if the base of the diverticulum is very wide. Simple diverticulectomy may be performed if the neck of the diverticulum is narrow, or if diverticulitis does not involve the base.
