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Classification

Colonic diverticulosis

Colonic diverticulosis (ICD9: 562.10 ) is defined as "a pathological condition characterized by the presence of a number of colonic diverticula in the colon. Its pathogenesis is multifactorial, including colon aging, motor dysfunction, increases in intraluminal pressure, and lack of dietary fibers."[1]

Colonic diverticulitis

Colonic diverticulitis (ICD9 562.11 ) is defined as "inflammation of the colonic diverticula, generally with abscess formation and subsequent perforation."[2]

Prognosis

Colonic diverticulosis

Most patients (97%) with uncomplicated disease will continue without complications for at least five years.[3]

Colonic diverticulitis

10 to 30% of patients will have a recurrence within 10 years.[4]

References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Diverticulosis, Colonic. Retrieved on 2007-11-07.
  2. National Library of Medicine. Diverticulitis, Colonic. Retrieved on 2007-11-07.
  3. Salem TA, Molloy RG, O'Dwyer PJ (2007). "Prospective, five-year follow-up study of patients with symptomatic uncomplicated diverticular disease". Dis. Colon Rectum 50 (9): 1460–4. DOI:10.1007/s10350-007-0226-5. PMID 17431721. Research Blogging.
  4. Jacobs DO (2007). "Diverticulitis" 357 (20): 2057–2066. DOI:10.1056/NEJMcp073228. PMID 18003962. Research Blogging.