Diverticular disease Flashcards
Define diverticulum
What does diverticulosis mean
that diverticula are present (symptomatic or not)
Define diverticular disease
presence of diverticulosis that is symptomatic & clinically significant (bleeding, diverticulitis, segmental colitis)
Describe the etiology of diverticulosis
Describe the treatment for diverticulosis
fiber: psyllium or methylcellulose
Describe a complication of diverticulosis
symptomatic uncomplicated diverticular disease (SUDD):
- persistent abd pain with diverticula, no inflammation, maybe altered motility or visceral hypersensitivity
Describe the etiology of diverticular bleeding
Describe the presentation of diverticular bleeding
Describe the diagnosis & PE of diverticular bleeding
Describe the treatment for diverticular bleeding
Describe the etiology of diverticulitis
Describe some complications of diverticulitis
Describe the presentation of uncomplicated, severe, and chronic diverticulitis
Describe the diagnosis of diverticulitis
Describe the treatment of mild & severe diverticulitis