Risk Factors
This type of diet is associated with low fiber and large amounts of red meat
What is the King's Diet
The most common symptom of diverticulitus
What is left lower quadrant pain?
The most common location for diverticula is here
What is the sigmoid colon?
Diagnostic test of choice is this
What is a CT scan?
For uncomplicated diverticulitis you can use this single oral antibiotic
amoxicillin-clavulanate (Augmentin)
Current research has debunked this dietary risk factor, but Dr. Janetti reports from his personal experience that this is not written in stone.
What is nuts, seeds, berries and popcorn
55% of patients have an elevated---- on CBC
What are WBCs
A rare complication can lead to free air under the diaphragm which is called this
What is pneumoperitoneum?
A colonoscopy is usually preffered during an acute episode to establish extent of disease and to rule out cancer, true or false?
What is false?
For complicated diverticulitis (25% of patients) will most likley require this type of surgery
What is subtotal colectomy +/- colostomy