Diverticulitis Flashcards
1
Q
What is Diverticulitis and what is it associated with?
A
Acute inflammation of diverticula due to perforation Associated with:
Fever
Leukocytosis
Pain.
2
Q
What could cause Diverticulitis to develop?
A
Fecal material or undigested food particles may collect in a diverticulum, causing obstruction.
This obstruction may result in distension of the diverticula secondary to mucous secretion and overgrowth of normal colonic bacteria.
3
Q
What would a patient with Diverticulitis look like?
A
Pain or tenderness in the left lower quadrant
Fever.
Rebound tenderness
Guarding
4
Q
Who is Diverticulitis commonly seen in?
A
Males
