Diverticular Disease Flashcards
1
Q
Difference between a true diverticula and pseudo
A
True: all parts of the colonic wall: mucosa, submucosa, muscle and serosa
Pseudo: no muscle layer
2
Q
What is the law of la place
A
Pressure indirectly proportional to diameter of viscus
3
Q
Where along the colon are diverticula mostly formed and why
A
Sigmoid colon due to law of laplace and the sigmoid colon having the smallest diameter
4
Q
Imaging test of choice for diverticulitis
A
Ct Reveal allocation and extent of infection Reveals abscess Shows involvement of other organs Bladder fistula
5
Q
What are the four stages of hinchey classification
A
Stage 1: pericolic abscess
Stage 2: walled off pelvic abscess
Stage 3 purulent peritonitis
Stage 4 fecal peritonitis
