[Three cases of diverticular perforation of the caecum and ascending colon].

Perforation of the ascending colon secondary to diverticulitis is an uncommon surgical emergency. It is usually diagnosed during exploratory laparotomy for suspected appendicitis. We report three cases of cecal perforation due to diverticulitis. Imaging work-up, especially computed tomography can establish the preoperative diagnosis of cecal diverticulitis and guide its management.