Diverticulis Flashcards
1
Q
diverticulitis pathophys
A
inflammation of the diverticulum can be caused by lodged fecal matter within diverticula
- stagnation allows for bacteria to multiply and produce inflammation
- this can lead to further
• bowel perforation - ruptured bowel
• abscess formation
• fistula to adjacent organs
2
Q
symptoms
A
- mass on left
- severe pain in left iliac fossa
- fever and constipation
- examination - tenderness, guarding - rigidity on left hand side
