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Pathophysiologyof Diverticulitis

Precipitating Factor
47 years old

Produce low fecal volume in colon

Predisposing Factor
Low fiber diet

Need for increased muscular contraction of the colon

Increase in intraluminal pressure

Decreased muscle strength in the colon wall

Herniation or Outpouching of the mucous membrane into muscle layer of the colon

Entrapments of fecal material and bacteria occurs in the outpouchings

Inflammation and infection occurs

Abdominal Pain

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