A periampullary duodenal diverticulum compresses the distal bile duct, leading to obstructive jaundice in a patient without ...

American Journal of Roentgenology: IV contrast-enhanced 2-millisievert CT comparable to conventional-dose CT for diagnosis of right colonic diverticulitis Leesburg, VA, April 8, 2021--According to ...

Diverticulosis refers to small outpouching in the colon called diverticula or little sacs. Diagnosis of it is not a major cause for concern, but poor lifestyle choices can produce a different outcome.

Giant colonic diverticulum is rare, with fewer than 100 cases reported in the literature. It affects men and women equally, occurs most commonly in patients 60–80 years of age and affects the sigmoid ...

Colonoscopy: Endoscopic examination of the colon used to diagnose and treat bleeding lesions. Computed Tomography (CT): A radiological technique that provides cross-sectional imaging, aiding in ...

A 73-year-old man presented with acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding. He was hemodynamically stable, and nasogastric-tube lavage revealed bile with no blood, suggesting a lower gastrointestinal s ...

I’ve had three or four CT scans during flare-ups that confirmed diverticulitis. I’m scheduled to have surgery to remove the part of my colon where I ... Most people with diverticula ...

There may be bleeding from weakened small blood vessels in the diverticulum, colon blockage and infection. Diverticulitis can lead to infection, which can be treated successfully with antibiotics.

Diverticulitis is a digestive condition in which a diverticula in the large intestine becomes inflamed, causing digestive symptoms. In some cases, complications may require urgent medical care. In ...