DIVERTICULITIS

Question 1

DIVERTICULAR DISEASE

Answer 1

• A sac-like herniation of the lining that of the bowel that extends through a defect in the muscle layer
• Most commonly occur in the sigmoid colon.

Question 2

out pouching in the mucosa and submucosal layers of the colon

Answer 2

diverticulosis

Question 3

with inflammation

Answer 3

diverticulitis

Question 4

RIAK factors of diverticular disease

Answer 4

age
low fiber diet
trapped foods
increase meat intake

Question 5

diet for diverticular disease

Answer 5

increase fiber
increase OFI
avoid milk (gas forming foods)

Question 6

Dx test for diverticular disease

Answer 6

colonoscopy
enema
CT scan

Question 7

acute attack og Diverticular disease

Answer 7

NPO

Question 8

s/sx of diverticular disease

Answer 8

USUALLY ASYMPTOMATIC

-diarrhea
- fever
- LLQ pain
**avoid constipation

Question 9

test of choice for diverticular disease

Answer 9

CT scan

Question 10

surgical interventions for diverticular disease

Answer 10

• Colon resection with primary anastomosis
• Temporary or permanent colostomy may be required for increased bowel inflammation