Diverticular Disease Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two types of diverticular disease?
A
Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
2
Q
What is diverticulosis?
A
Herniation of mucosa and submucosa thru the muscular layer of the colon
3
Q
Two general causes of diverticulosis?
A
Increased intraluminal pressure and defects of the wall of the colon
4
Q
People with what conditions are predisposed to diverticulosis?
A
Those that have connective tissue disorders (Marfan, Ehlers-Danlos)
5
Q
Typical Syx of diverticulosis?
A
Generally asymptomatic
6
Q
What is diverticulitis? What is the probable cause?
A
inflammation at the base of a diverticulum resulting from retained fecal material
7
Q
Syx of diverticulitis?
A
Persistent lower abdominal pain and fever following perforation of a diverticulum
