Diverticulosis

Diverticulosis is a disease of the disgestive tract:
Pathophysiology of diverticulosis
1) outpouching of bowel wall
2) four types – Meckel’s, colonic, jejunal, and duodenal
3) colonic diverticula are acquired – likely owing to lack of fiver and increased luminal pressure as colon pushes against hard, small stool
Signs and Symptoms
Meckel’s
1) bleeding
2) inflammation
3) obstruction
4) right lower quadrant pain
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Source: Inside Surgery - June 5, 2013 Category: Surgeons Authors: Editor Tags: Gastroenterology Source Type: blogs