P a c ie n te q u e a c u d e a c o n s u lta p o r. An update on pathogenesis and management 3 of diverticulosis was first described by burkitt 14 in 1971, based on his observation that native africans had a. Diverticulosis is a condition in which small pouches called diverticula form at weak spots in the wall of the colon diverticulosis is common in older adults, occurring in about half of people between 60 and 80 years old. It is rare in europe, usa, and australia and more common in asia. Acknowledgements we thank the staff of the general surgery service who made it possible to apply the ad management protocol at our center, the staff at the radiology service for their help in implementing the mneff. Enfermedad diverticular, diverticulitis y diverticulosis doctor alejandro segebre duration. Diverticulosis is the formation of numerous tiny pockets, or diverticula, in the lining of the bowel. Diverticulosis and diverticulitis gastroenterology. Diverticulosis, diverticulitis, hemorragia diverticular 1.
The lining of the intestine bulges out in a number of places, but this doesnt cause any symptoms or problems. Observacional, descriptivo, transversal, retrospectivo. Diverticular disease consists of three conditions that involve the development of small sacs or pockets in the wall of the colon, including diverticulosis, diverticular bleeding, and. Diverticular disease and diverticulosis are interchangeable terms meaning the presence of diverticula in the large intestine colon. The bulging pouches cause symptoms or lead to problems complications. Diverticula usually occur in the large intestine also known as colon, but can develop on any part of the gut. Diverticula can cause recurring or permanent symptoms.
Diagnosis and management of right colonic diverticular. Suspect diverticular disease if a person presents with one or both of the following. Other symp toms may include anorexia, constipation, nausea, diarrhea, and. The organs usually involved are the bladder, small intestine, and skin. When diverticulitis related infection spreads outside the colon, the colons tissue may stick to nearby tissues. One complication of diverticular disease is rectal bleeding.