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.
Entry Term(s)
Colonic Diverticulosis
NLM Classification #
WI 425
Previous Indexing
Diverticulum, Colon (1965-2003)
Public MeSH Note
2004, 1963-2000; see DIVERTICULUM, COLON 2001-2003
History Note
2004, 1963-2000; use DIVERTICULUM, COLON 2001-2003
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.
