17th July 2020

You are bleeped about a 57-year-old woman on the general surgical ward who has a “swinging” fever

You are bleeped about a 57-year-old woman on the general surgical ward who has a “swinging” fever. Her medical records indicate she was admitted 48 hours ago with right iliac fossa peritonism. The only past medical history is diverticular disease. On examination, there is a boggy pelvic mass. Initial blood tests revealed a leucocytosis.

Please select the SINGLE most likely complication arising as a result of diverticular disease in this scenario. Select ONE option from the list above.