Appendicitis and Diverticular Disease Flashcards
1
Q
causes of acute abdomen
A
peritonitis can be caused by…
- perforated ulcer
- perforacted sigmoid colon due to diverticulitis
- ruptured appendix
2
Q
diverticulitis sx
A
- LLQ pain, constant w/ gradual onset
3
Q
tx of diverticulitis
A
IV abx covering gram neg and anaerobes
later, colonoscopy to r/o cancer
if complicated by perf, obstruction, or large abcess, do resection and colostomy
