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Aim The presence of diverticulosis can lead to several different complications including formation of strictures. However, the literature concerning management of diverticular strictures is poor. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the patients who were initially treated non surgically and had to undergo emergency surgery. Method A retrospective study was performed using a cohort of patients between 2016 and 2020 where 84 patients with diverticular strictures were identified and followed up. Data on the management of diverticular stricture was captured using the hospital’s electronic medical records. Results Out of 84 patients with diverticular strictures, 9 had elective surgery without any medical treatment while 75 had medical treatment first. Out of the 75 patients who were medically treated, 12 underwent emergency surgery while 2/75 underwent elective surgery after receiving medical treatment due to ongoing symptoms. Out of the 12 patients that underwent emergency surgery, 9 patients presented with obstruction while 3 had a bowel perforation. 6 patients had Hartmann’s procedure, 5 had defunctioning colostomy and 1 patient had adhesiolysis. No patient deaths were recorded at 12 months. Conclusions Although medical management remains the preferred method of managing diverticular strictures in the UK, it is not without its complications. 1 in 5 patients had an acute surgical admission requiring emergency surgery. This raises the importance of a good ‘safety net’ in those managed non-surgically, to reduce delays associated with seeking medical advice. We also appreciate the importance of carrying out more extensive studies to establish the best way to manage diverticular strictures.

1118 The Role of Emergency Surgery in Diverticular Strictures of Those Who Were Initially Managed Conservatively