| 1.) |
What additional history is needed? |
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| 2.) |
On physical exam what other pertinent findings should be noted? |
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| 3.) |
What is the differential diagnosis in this patient? |
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| 4.) |
How would you define a diverticulum? What is the difference between a true and a false diverticulum? Which of these is the variety found in the colon? |
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| 5.) |
How would you define diverticulosis? What is the possible etiology? |
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| 6.) |
How would you define diverticulitis? |
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| 7.) |
What is the role of CT scan in the diagnostic evaluation of diverticulitis? |
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| 8.) |
When should you do colonoscopy or barium studies? |
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| 9.) |
What are the various complications of diverticulitis? |
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| 10.) |
What is the management of uncomplicated diverticulitis? |
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| 11.) |
What is the management of diverticular abscess? |
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| 12.) |
What is the management of free (uncontained) perforation? |
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| 13.) |
What are the indications for emergent surgery? What procedure is usually done? |
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| 15.) |
What other diagnosis must be ruled out after an episode of diverticulitis? |
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| 14.) |
What are the indications for elective surgery? What procedure is usually done? |
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