Diverticular Disease Flashcards
1
Q
What are the causes of diverticular disease?
A
Congenital
Lack of fibre biggest one
2
Q
What is the pathology of diverticular disease?
A
High intraluminal pressure on mucosa
- Causes weak points to be pushed out
3
Q
How does diverticular disease typically present?
A
Incidental finding
Occasionally pain relieved by defacation
- Diverticulitis
- Diverticular perforation and haemorrhage
4
Q
What investigations can be done for diverticular disease?
A
Sigmoidoscopy
USS
5
Q
When would surgical resection be used to treat diverticular disease?
A
Recurrent diverticulitis
6
Q
What is the best treatment of diverticular disease?
A
High fibre diet
