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Urethral Diverticulum. In: Carlin, B.I. and Leong, F.C., eds. Female Pelvic Health and Reconstructive Surgery. New York, NY: Marcel Dekker, Inc. 2003. p. 351-362.

This chapter on urethral diverticulum is from a textbook that provides comprehensive, authoritative coverage of female pelvic health and reconstructive surgery. The authors stress that urethral diverticulum should be considered in the setting of any woman with lower urinary tract symptoms. The clinical suspicion must be high, and effective imaging and other diagnostic techniques do exist to diagnose this condition. The authors discuss the use of urethroscopy, radiology, and urodynamics in the diagnosis of urethral diverticulum. Transvaginal diverticulectomy is the treatment of choice and is highly successful. 4 figures. 2 tables. 49 references.

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Virtual Colonoscopy. Bethesda, MD: National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse. 2003. 2 p.

Virtual colonoscopy (VC) uses x rays and computers to produce two- and three-dimensional images of the colon (large intestine). The procedure is used to diagnose colon and bowel disease, including polyps, diverticulosis, and cancer. VC can be performed with computed tomography (CT) or with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans. This fact sheet describes virtual colonoscopy, including the preprocedure activities, and the advantages and disadvantages of VC. One sidebar briefly describes conventional colonoscopy. A final section describes the goals and work of the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse.

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Abdominal Abscesses and Gastrointestinal Fistulas. In: Feldman, M.; Friedman, L.S.; Sleisenger, M.H. Sleisenger and Fordtran's Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease: Pathophysiology/Diagnosis/Management. 7th ed. [2-volume set]. St. Louis, MO: Saunders. 2002. p. 431-445.

The development of an intra-abdominal abscess (IAA, infection) occurs as a result of a host response to intra-abdominal bacterial contamination secondary to, or in conjunction with, various pathologic clinical entities. In 60 to 80 percent of cases, IAA is associated with perforated hollow viscera, whether as a result of inflammatory disease such as appendicitis or diverticulitis, or as a consequence of penetrating or blunt trauma to the abdomen. A fistula is any abnormal anatomic connection between two epithelialized surfaces. Compared with fistulas connected to the skin that are obvious, internal fistulas may be difficult to diagnose. This chapter on abdominal abscesses and gastrointestinal fistulas is from a comprehensive and authoritative textbook that covers disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, biliary tree, pancreas, and liver, as well as the related topics of nutrition and peritoneal disorders. Topics include the pathophysiology, bacteriology, management, and expected outcome of abdominal abscesses; and definitions, classifications, pathophysiology, diagnosis, management, and outcomes associated with gastrointestinal fistulas. A patient care algorithm for the latter is also included. The chapter includes a mini-outline with page citations, full-color illustrations, and extensive references. 11 figures. 8 tables. 115 references.

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Acute Abdominal Pain. In: Edmundowicz, S.A., ed. 20 Common Problems in Gastroenterology. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, Inc. 2002. p. 93-107.

Acute abdominal pain is a common complaint of patients coming to a primary care physician. A primary objective of the initial patient evaluation is to determine if the presentation requires emergency evaluation and therapy. This chapter on acute abdominal pain is from a book that focuses on the most common gastroenterological problems encountered in a primary practice setting. The chapter is organized to support rapid access to the information necessary to evaluate and treat most patients with this problems. Topics include the prevalence of acute abdominal pain; principal diagnoses, including gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer, acute cholecystitis, acute pancreatitis, acute small bowel obstruction, acute mesenteric ischemia (lack of blood flow), acute appendicitis, large bowel obstruction, and acute diverticulitis; the typical presentation of each of these conditions; the recommended physical examination and ancillary tests including complete blood cell count, blood chemistry, abdominal x ray, barium radiography, ultrasonography, hepatobiliary scanning, computer tomography (CT) scan, angiography, and endoscopy; treatment options for each of the diagnoses; and clinical errors. The chapter includes an outline for quick reference, the text itself, a diagnostic and treatment algorithm, and selected references. 2 figures. 1 table. 16 references.

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Acute Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding. In: Edmundowicz, S.A., ed. 20 Common Problems in Gastroenterology. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, Inc. 2002. p. 123-136.

The typical presentation of lower gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is the passage of blood in the stool. Approximately 80 percent of patients with GI bleeding will pass blood in some form through the rectum. The lower GI tract accounts for up to one-third of all cases of GI bleeding; the upper tract accounts for the remainder. This chapter on acute lower GI bleeding (LGIB) is from a book that focuses on the most common gastroenterological problems encountered in a primary practice setting. The chapter is organized to support rapid access to the information necessary to evaluate and treat most patients with this problems. Topics include the prevalence of LGIB; its definition and typical presentation; key points in the patient history, including the anatomic level of bleeding, the quantity of blood lost, the etiology of bleeding, and precipitating factors; the physical examination and ancillary tests, including laboratory studies, sigmoidoscopy and anoscopy, colonoscopy, a tagged red blood cell scan, angiography, esophagogastroduodenoscopy, small bowel enteroscopy, and barium studies; etiology (cause), including diverticulosis, angiodysplasia, neoplasia (including cancer), medications, and other causes; treatment options, including the initial resuscitation, specific treatment, endoscopic therapy, angiotherapy, and surgery; patient education issues; common errors in diagnosis and treatment; controversies; and emerging concepts. The chapter includes an outline for quick reference, the text itself, a diagnostic and treatment algorithm, and selected references. 2 figures. 2 tables. 27 references.

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Anatomy, Histology, Embryology, and Developmental Anomalies of the Small and Large Intestine. In: Feldman, M.; Friedman, L.S.; Sleisenger, M.H. Sleisenger and Fordtran's Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease: Pathophysiology/Diagnosis/Management. 7th ed. [2-volume set]. St. Louis, MO: Saunders. 2002. p. 1643-1663.

This chapter on the anatomy, histology, embryology, and developmental anomalies of the small and large intestine is from a comprehensive and authoritative textbook that covers disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, biliary tree, pancreas, and liver, as well as the related topics of nutrition and peritoneal disorders. Topics include intestinal anatomy, intestinal histology, embryology of the intestine and pathogenesis of bowel malformations, clinical presentations of anomalies of the gastrointestinal tract, associated malformations, and developmental anomalies of the intestine. The latter section covers abdominal wall defects (omphalocele and gastroschisis), anomalies of rotation and fixation, duplications, Meckel's diverticulum, intestinal atresia, anorectal malformations, anomalies of intrinsic innervation and motility, and microvillous membrane and epithelial defects. The chapter includes a mini-outline with page citations, full-color illustrations, and extensive references. 18 figures. 6 tables. 90 references.

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Cysts and Congenital Biliary Abnormalities. In: Sherlock, S.; Dooley, J. Diseases of the Liver and Biliary System. Malden, MA: Blackwell Science, Inc. 2002. p.583-596.

Cystic lesions of the liver and bile ducts are increasingly being diagnosed. This chapter on cysts and congenital biliary abnormalities is from a textbook that presents a comprehensive and up-to-date account of diseases of the liver and biliary system. The chapter covers fibropolycystic disease, including that found in childhood; adult polycystic disease; congenital hepatic (liver) fibrosis, including congenital intra-hepatic biliary dilatation (Caroli's disease), congenital hepatic fibrosis and Caroli's disease, choledochal cysts, microhamartoma (von Meyenberg complexes), carcinoma (cancer) secondary to fibropolycystic disease, solitary non-parasitic liver cysts, and other cysts; and congenital anomalies of the biliary tract, including absence of the gallbladder, double gallbladder, accessory bile ducts, left-sided gallbladder, Rokitansky-Aschoff sinuses, folded gallbladder, diverticula of the gallbladder and ducts, intra-hepatic gallbladder, congenital adhesions to the gallbladder, floating gallbladder and torsion of the gallbladder, and anomalies of the cystic duct and cystic artery. 15 figures. 3 tables. 49 references.

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Diverticula of the Hypopharynx, Esophagus, Stomach, Jejunum, and Ileum. In: Feldman, M.; Friedman, L.S.; Sleisenger, M.H. Sleisenger and Fordtran's Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease: Pathophysiology/Diagnosis/Management. 7th ed. [2-volume set]. St. Louis, MO: Saunders. 2002. p. 359-368.

Diverticula arise as outpouchings from tubular structures. This chapter on diverticula of the hypopharynx, esophagus, stomach, jejunum, and ileum is from a comprehensive and authoritative textbook that covers disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, biliary tree, pancreas, and liver, as well as the related topics of nutrition and peritoneal disorders. Topics include Zenker's diverticula, diverticula of the esophageal body, esophageal intramural pseudodiverticula, gastric (stomach) diverticula, duodenal diverticula, intramural duodenal diverticula, and jejunal diverticula. For each type, the authors consider etiology and pathogenesis, clinical presentation and diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis. The chapter includes a mini-outline with page citations, full-color illustrations, and extensive references. 10 figures. 1 table. 87 references.

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Diverticular Disease of the Colon. In: Feldman, M.; Friedman, L.S.; Sleisenger, M.H. Sleisenger and Fordtran's Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease: Pathophysiology/Diagnosis/Management. 7th ed. [2-volume set]. St. Louis, MO: Saunders. 2002. p. 2100-2112.

Diverticular disease of the colon includes a constellation of symptoms that range from mild irregularities in defecatory function to severe bleeding and the consequences of severe intra-abdominal inflammation. This chapter on diverticular disease of the colon is from a comprehensive and authoritative textbook that covers disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, biliary tree, pancreas, and liver, as well as the related topics of nutrition and peritoneal disorders. Topics covered include epidemiology, pathogenesis, pathology, structural abnormalities, functional abnormalities, diverticulosis, diverticular bleeding, and diverticulitis. For each of the latter three conditions, the authors review clinical manifestations, pathogenesis, differential diagnosis, diagnostic studies, and treatment. The chapter includes a mini-outline with page citations, illustrations, and extensive references. 7 figures. 1 table. 95 references.

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Diverticular Disease. In: Corman, M.L.; Allison, S.I.; Kuehne, J.P. Handbook of Colon and Rectal Surgery. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins. 2002. p.637-653.

This chapter on diverticular disease is from a handbook that addresses the entire range of diseases affecting the colon, rectum, and anus. The authors note that diverticular disease has become progressively more pervasive in the 20th century and virtually epidemic in Western countries. However, probably not more than 10 percent of persons with colonic diverticula have symptoms, and only a small proportion of these ever require surgery. Topics include pathogenesis, etiology, epidemiology, the impact of diet, symptoms and findings, the medical management of acute diverticular disease, differential diagnosis (carcinoma, polyps, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, ischemic colitis), complications (free perforation, phlegmon or abscess, fistulas, hemorrhage), the surgical treatment of acute diverticulitis, elective resection, myotomy, giant colonic diverticulum, diverticular disease of the right colon, diverticular disease of the transverse colon, and solitary cecal ulcer.

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