Chapter 20, Diverticular disease

outpouchings of colon wall from mucosa to muscle layer

diverticula
asymptomatic diverticular disease

diverticulosis
inflammatin of diverticula

diverticulitis
what is the etiology of diverticular disease

common in elderly who eat refined food
where does diverticula occur
- anywhere in GI
- commonly sigmoid colon
where does diverticula(outpouching) occur

weak point in colon wall, normally where arteries penetrate
diverticula are impacted with feces and bacteria, causing

diverticulitis
what are the signs of diverticula
- none
- mild discomfort, diarrhea. constipation, flatulence
- visible on x-ray
what are signs of diverticulitis
- fever
- leukocytosis
- LLQ tender w/nausea & vomiting
what are the diagnostic test for diverticular disease
- sigmodoscopy
- barrium eneam
- CT scan
- x-ray
- usually found when looking for something else
what are the complication of diverticular disease
- intestine obstruction
- perforation with peritonitis
- abscess formation
what are the treatments for diverticular disease
- antibiotics
- diet
- surgery

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Chapter 20, Diverticular disease

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Chapter 20, Diverticular disease

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