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Colon diverticula - series: Incision

 Incision

Colon diverticula - series
Illustrations:

  • Normal anatomy
  • Indications, part 1
  • Indications, part 2
  • Indications, part 3
  • Incision
  • Procedure

    • Treament of diverticulitis and diverticular bleeding involves surgical removal of the segment of colon containing the diverticula. While the patient is deep alseep and pain free (general anesthesia), an incision is made in the midline of the abdomen.

    Update Date: 2/20/2008

    Updated by: Christian Stone, MD, Division of Gastroenterology, Washington University in St. Louis, School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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