Diverticulosis/itis, Colon CA Flashcards
Diverticulum is?
outpouching from colon wall
Diverticulosis is?
At least one diverticulum
Most C involves sigmoid
Diverticulitis is?
ACUTE SYMPTOMATIC episode of inflamed diverticulum
Diverticulosis develops how?
At weak point in colon wall where vasa recta penetrates mm layer
Mucosa/Submucosa herniates thru mm layer
(P) due to ↑ colon pressure, low fiber
Diverticulosis presentation?
(U) asympt
Cramp, D/C, bloat
Bleeding
Diverticulosis management: Asympt?
High fiber
Hydration
Diverticulitis caused by?
fecal obstruction of diverticulum or
↑ pressure -> divrt wall erosion -> necrosis -> perf
Microperforation U results in?
immediate walling-off of perf by pericolic fat/mesentary
Macroperforation may result in?
free air
peritonitis
Complicated Diverticulitis may include? (4)
Abscess
Fistula
Obstruction
Perforation
Diverticulitis presentation?
Progressive/constant/aching LLQ pain
N/V D/C Urinary sxs Fever Tachy (from pain) LLQ tender and/or mass
Diverticulitis: if presents w/ urinary sxs, what must be r/o?
colovesicular fistual
Peritonitis probable if? (3)
rigid abdomen w/ guarding
rebound tender
no BS
Diverticulitis DDX?
Colon CA IBD Pyeloneph/UIT Pancreatitis Cholecystitis Nephrolithiasis Ectopic pregnancy Ovarian absc/torsion PID PUD Appendicits Ischemic Colitis
Diverticulitis Labs? (6)
CBC Stool occult (r/o rectal mass) CMP (r/o other dz) UA (r/o UTI) Stool cx if D hCG if W
Diverticulitis imaging: CT
CT (TOC for acute): Fat stranding Bowel wall thickness Diverticulosis Complications (absc, fist, obst, perf)
Diverticulitis imaging: Other? (4)
Plain film (free air, obst, mass)
Compression US
Flex sig/colonoscopy (NOT for acute)
BE (NOT for acute)
Diverticulitis management: Uncomplicated
ABX?
Abx (G-/anaerob) 10-14d:
Metro (Flagyl) + Cipro or
Augmentin or
Flagyl + Bactrim
Diverticulitis management: Uncomplicated
Diet?
Edu?
F/U?
Clear liquids x 2-3 days,
Long term fiber
Watch for ↑ fever/pain, ↓ PO tolerance
Close F/U,
Colonoscp 4-6 wks post (r/o CA)
Diverticulitis hospitalization when? (8)
Significant leukocytosis High fever Unmanageable pain No PO tolerance Comorbids Immunocomp Elderly Complications
Diverticulitis management: In-pt non-surg?
IV abx to PO when pain ↓
(P) colonoscp
Edu: fiber, return if sxs
Diverticulitis management: In-pt surg EMERGENT?
Severe complications
No improvement 3-4 day w/ therapy
Diverticulitis management: In-pt surg non-emergent? (2)
1) Single attack in immunocomp or w/ evidence of complication
2) r/o CA