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Diverticular Disease Flashcards

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Diverticulosis

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presence of diverticula

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Diverticulitis

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inflammation of diverticulum

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Epidemiology of diverticulosis

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increases w/ age

asymptomatic/incidental finding

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diverticulosis primarily involves

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sigmoid colon

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Pathophys of diverticulosis

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develop at weak points in colonic wall where vasa recta penetrate; increase intraluminal pressure predisposes mucosa and submucosa to herniate

low fiber diet —> constipation – intraluminal pressure –> herniation

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Presentation of diverticulosis

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asymptomatic - incidental finding
complications: diverticulitis and bleeding
occasional abdominal cramping, constipation, diarrhea, bloating
normal PE

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Dx of diverticulosis

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none

most found incidentally on colonoscopy/imaging

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Management of diverticulosis

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High fiber diet (20-35 g/day)

Hydration

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Role of fiber in diverticulosis

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increases stool bulk reducing work of colon for BM

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What is acute diverticulitis?

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symptomatic episode corresponding to inflammation of a diverticulum

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Pathophys of diverticulitis

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inspissated debris obstructs the neck of the diverticulum or increased luminal pressure results in erosion of diverticular wall –> inflammation and focal necrosis –> perforation

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Macroperforation can cause

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free air

peritonitis

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Types of diverticulitis

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uncomplicated (most common)

complicated: abscess, fistula, obstruction, perforation

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Signs of complicated diverticulitis

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abscess
fistula
obstruction
perforation

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Sx of acute diverticulitis

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Progressive, steady aching pain (typically LLQ) *
Fever and/or chills
+/- Nausea/vomiting
+/- Change in bowel habits
+/- Irritative urinary symptoms
Pneumaturia or fecaluria if colovesical fistula*
+/- peritoneal signs
LLQ abdominal tenderness (maybe mass)
normal or abnormal BS
rectal exam may reveal mass/tenderness (obtain stool guaiac)
pelvic exam in women

Important to review prior hx of diverticulitis episodes*

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Labs for acute diverticulitis

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CBC - mid/mod leukocytosis (absent in elderly)
BMP/CMP
\+/- Amylase/Lipase
UA/Urine culture
HCG in women of childbearing age
stool studies if diarrha
Stool for occult blood
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Dx of acute diverticulitis

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CT scan of A/P w/ contrast (TEST OF CHOICE)***

  • bowel wall thickening/fat stranding
  • presence of diverticula
  • assess for complications
  • findings may be similar to carcinoma

Abdominal/Chest x-ray (nonspecific) - obstruction/perforation

US

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Contraindicated in acute diverticulitis

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Flex Sig/Colonoscopy - risk of perforation

Barium enema- barium could leak through perforation and exacerbate peritonitis

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Tx for uncomplicated diverticulitis

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home w/ oral abx
- gram negative/anaerobic coverage x 7-10 days
CL/low residue diet - advance as tolerated to high fiber
close f/u within 2 days!
no repeat imaging needed in those who continue to improve

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F/u for uncomplicated diverticulitis

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within 2 days

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Tx for complicated diverticulitis

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Admit
NPO, IVF
Analgesics
IV abx- transition to PO to complete a total of 10-14 day coarse
Consult GI, Surgery
Repeat imaging if failure to improve w/i 2-3 days of IV abx

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Tx coarse for uncomplicated diverticulitis

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gram negative/anaerobic coverage x 7-10 days

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Criteria for inpatient management

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  • CT shows complicated diverticulitis
  • Significant leukocytosis
  • High fever > 102.5°F
  • Severe or increasing abdominal pain
  • Peritoneal signs
  • Significant comorbidities / Immunocompromised
  • Inability to tolerate PO
  • Noncompliance/unreliability/lack of support system
  • Failed outpatient treatment
  • Elderly
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Surgery criteria for diverticulitis

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  • perforation w/ peritonitis (absolute indication)
  • condition deteriorates/fails to improve w/i 72 hours of medical therapy
  • complicated
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Long-term management of diverticulitis

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high fiber diet once acute episode resolves
colonoscopy 6-8 weeks post diverticulitis (extent of disease & r/o concomitant colon CA or IBD)
elective prophylactic colonic resection in those w/ recurrent diverticulitis??? (discuss)

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Goal of f/u colonoscopy

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evaluate extent of diverticular disease

r/o concomitant colon CA or IBD

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Common cause of OVERT lower GI bleed in adults

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diverticular bleeding (usually resolves spontaneously)

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Pathophys of diverticular bleeding

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penetrating artery draped over the dome of diverticulum is easily exposed to injury and susceptible to bleeding

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Most common source of diverticular bleed

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right colon (wider and more exposure of vasa recta)

30
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Presentation of diverticular bleeding

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PAINLESS HEMATOCHEZIA
\+/- bloat, cramping, fecal urgency
\+/- abnormal VS
abdominal exam usually normal (some are TTP)
blood on rectal exam
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Dx of diverticular bleed

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CBC (trend H/H)
BMP - BUN/Cr normal (UGI elevates BUN)
EGD/NG lavage (r/o UGI source)

Once initial resuscitation complete, locate source of bleed – FLEX SIG/COLONOSCOPY, +/- tagged RBC scan/angiography

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Distinguish between massive UGI and LGI bleed

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UGI: elevated BUN/Cr
LGI: normal BUN/Cr

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Tx of diverticular bleed

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resuscitation/hospitilization - maintain blood volume (transfuse prn)

Tx of bleeding site:

  • endoscopic therapy
  • angiographic therapy
  • +/- surgical intervention
34
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Diagnostic test of choice for diverticulitis

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CT scan of A/P

35
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Diverticuliits commonly present w/ pain in what quadrant

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LLQ

36
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Dx test of choice for diverticulitis

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CT w/ contrast

37
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Complicated diverticulitis

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abscess
obstruction
perforation
fistula

38
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Signs of fistula

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pneumaturia (“bubbles in urine”)

fecaluria

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