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Diverticulas in the sigmoid colon

Diverticula, colonic Herniations of mucosa and submucosa through the wall of the large bowel, commonest in the sigmoid colon, but can be seen anywhere in the colon. Diverticulosis sigmoidei (Diverticular disease of the sigmoid colon) is a common disease affecting perhaps every third of the older population in industrialized countries. Often the diverticula (a sac or pouch formed at a weak point in the bowel wall) do not cause any symtoms. They can however cause pain most commonly in the left lower quadrant, altered bowel habits and bleeding. A diverticulum may become inflamed, causing diverticulitis. Colonoscopy is a diagnostic examination, and the diverticulas are also easily seen in a large bowel x-ray examination. A diet rich of fibre is the most important treatment. Surgical treatment is seldomly needed.

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