| Topic: | digestive diseases (dd) |
| Title: | Diverticular Disease. |
| Author: | Fox, J.M.; Schecter, W.; Stollman, N. |
| Source: | IN: Wexner, S.; Stollman, N., eds. Diseases of the Colon. . New York, NY: Informa Healthcare USA. 2007. pp 399-434. |
| Availability: | Available from Informa Healthcare USA. 52 Vanderbilt Avenue, New York, NY 10017. Email: healthcare .enquiries@informa.com. Website: www.informahealthcare .com. Price: $295.00. |
| Abstract: | This chapter about diverticular disease is from a comprehensive text that offers chapters about each of the major colonic disorders. Each chapter is coauthored by at least one surgeon and one gastroenterologist to reflect the in-depth collaboration between these fields that is required for managing diseases of the colon. In this chapter, the authors cover historical aspects, epidemiology, natural history, pathologic anatomy, etiology and pathogenesis, uncomplicated diverticulosis, complicated diverticular disease, and hemorrhage associated with diverticular disease. They note that most people with diverticulosis are asymptomatic, which makes the pathogenesis and natural history of diverticular disease somewhat difficult to study. Particular emphasis is placed on the role of colonoscopy in the diagnosis and management of diverticular disease and on the emerging role of minimally invasive surgical management of diverticular complications. Dietary fiber may play a preventive role and should be recommended to those patients with asymptomatic or mild disease. Medical management of diverticulitis involves a combination of antibiotics and, when necessary, percutaneous drainage. Surgery is used electively after multiple attacks of diverticulitis and more urgently for complications such as abscess, free perforation, fistula, or obstruction. A patient care algorithm is provided. The chapter includes black-and-white photographs and illustrations and concludes with an extensive list of references. 11 figures. 3 tables. 211 references. |
| Format: | Book Chapter |
| Language: | English. |
| Major Keywords: | Digestive System Diseases. Colon. Anatomy. Physiology. Patient Care Management. Pathology. Gastroenterology. Diverticulosis. Diverticulitis. Symptoms. Diagnosis. Therapy. |
| Minor Keywords: | Diverticula. Diagnostic Tests. Drug Therapy. Large Intestine. Epidemiology. Surgical Techniques. Colonoscopy. Complications. Hemorrhage. Fistula. Intestinal Obstruction. Abscess. Patient Selection. |
| Publication Number: | DDBK10872 |
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