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Chapter 20, Diverticular disease
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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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2012-05-21T17:11:03Z
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