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Colon diverticula - series: Procedure

 Procedure

Colon diverticula - series
Illustrations:

  • Normal anatomy
  • Indications, part 1
  • Indications, part 2
  • Indications, part 3
  • Incision
  • Procedure
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    After the diseased area is removed, the healthy ends of the colon are sewn back together. Occasionally, especially in cases of diverticulitis, where there is significant inflammation, a colostomy is performed. After the inflammation has resided, the colostomy is removed and the healthy ends of the colon are sewn back together.

    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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