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==Overview==
==Overview==
Diverticula is a protrusion of the [[intestinal]] layers consisting of [[mucosa]] and [[serosa]]. It occurs mainly on the left side more than the right side. Diverticulitis is the [[inflammation]] of this protrusion. The first step in the pathogenesis of diverticulitis is the increase of  [[intraluminal]] pressure, change of the [[intestinal]] motility and [[bacterial]] colonization. The inflammation is caused by [[histamine]], [[tumor necrosis factor]] and [[Metalloproteinase|metalloproteinases]] which were found in diverticulitis patient's [[tissue]] [[biopsies]]. [[Obstruction]] of the diverticula leads to bacteria colonization which leads to [[inflammation]] in the end.
Diverticula are protrusions of the [[mucosa]] and [[serosa]] [[intestinal]] layers and occur more often on the left side than the right side. Diverticulitis is the [[inflammation]] of these protrusions. The first steps in the pathogenesis of diverticulitis are an increase in [[intraluminal]] [[pressure]], change in [[intestinal]] [[motility]], and [[Bacterial infection|bacterial colonization]]. The [[inflammation]] is caused by [[histamine]], [[tumor necrosis factor]], and [[Metalloproteinase|metalloproteinases]], which have been found in diverticulitis patients' [[tissue]] [[biopsies]]. [[Obstruction]] of the [[Diverticulum|diverticula]] leads to [[Bacterial infection|bacterial colonization]], which causes [[inflammation]].


== Pathophysiology ==
== Pathophysiology ==


===Pathogenesis===
===Pathogenesis===
Pathogenesis of diverticulitis is believed to be erosion in the wall of the diverticulum. It is worsened by the increase of the intraluminal pressure or the food remnants.  
The pathogenesis of diverticulitis is believed to be erosion of the wall of the [[diverticulum]]. It is worsened by an increase in [[intraluminal]] pressure or food remnants.  
* Diverticula is a protrusion of the intestinal layers consisting of mucosa and serosa. It occurs mainly on the left side more than the right side. Diverticulitis is the [[inflammation]] of this protrusion.
* [[Diverticulum|Diverticula]] are protrusions of the [[mucosa]] and [[serosa]] [[intestinal]] layers and occur more often on the left side than the right side. Diverticulitis is the [[inflammation]] of this protrusion.


*Inflammation and focal [[necrosis]] ensue, resulting in [[perforation]] and [[inflammation]].<ref name="pmid2651018">{{cite journal |vauthors=Rege RV, Nahrwold DL |title=Diverticular disease |journal=Curr Probl Surg |volume=26 |issue=3 |pages=133–89 |year=1989 |pmid=2651018 |doi= |url=}}</ref>
*[[Inflammation]] and focal [[necrosis]] ensue, resulting in [[perforation]] and [[inflammation]].<ref name="pmid2651018">{{cite journal |vauthors=Rege RV, Nahrwold DL |title=Diverticular disease |journal=Curr Probl Surg |volume=26 |issue=3 |pages=133–89 |year=1989 |pmid=2651018 |doi= |url=}}</ref>
*Pathogenesis of diverticulitis includes three main processes which are:
*The pathogenesis of diverticulitis includes three main processes, which are:
**Change of the [[intestinal]] motility
**Change in the [[intestinal]] [[motility]]
**Increase of the [[luminal]] pressure
**Increase in the [[luminal]] [[pressure]]
**Colonic microbial flora may lead to secondary [[infection]].<ref name="pmid24430321">{{cite journal| author=Morris AM, Regenbogen SE, Hardiman KM, Hendren S| title=Sigmoid diverticulitis: a systematic review. | journal=JAMA | year= 2014 | volume= 311 | issue= 3 | pages= 287-97 | pmid=24430321 | doi=10.1001/jama.2013.282025 | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=24430321  }} </ref>
**[[infection|Secondary infection]] may be caused by colonic [[Flora|microbial flora]]<ref name="pmid24430321">{{cite journal| author=Morris AM, Regenbogen SE, Hardiman KM, Hendren S| title=Sigmoid diverticulitis: a systematic review. | journal=JAMA | year= 2014 | volume= 311 | issue= 3 | pages= 287-97 | pmid=24430321 | doi=10.1001/jama.2013.282025 | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=24430321  }} </ref>
*In vivo test showed that adding [[chemicals]] to the colonic [[tissue]] can lead to diverticulitis. Neuro-alteration of the tissue was noticed during this test. It showed increase [[contractility]] and loss of [[relaxation]].<ref name="pmid16423891">{{cite journal| author=Guagnini F, Valenti M, Mukenge S, Matias I, Bianchetti A, Di Palo S et al.| title=Neural contractions in colonic strips from patients with diverticular disease: role of endocannabinoids and substance P. | journal=Gut | year= 2006 | volume= 55 | issue= 7 | pages= 946-53 | pmid=16423891 | doi=10.1136/gut.2005.076372 | pmc=1856307 | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=16423891  }} </ref>This alteration in the [[muscle tissue]] due to the [[inflammation]] which leads to [[histological]] changes of the [[muscle]] and [[nerves]].  
*In vivo tests showed that adding [[chemicals]] to the [[Colon|colonic]] [[tissue]] can lead to diverticulitis. Neuro-alteration of the tissue was noticed during this test. It showed increased [[contractility]] and loss of [[relaxation]].<ref name="pmid16423891">{{cite journal| author=Guagnini F, Valenti M, Mukenge S, Matias I, Bianchetti A, Di Palo S et al.| title=Neural contractions in colonic strips from patients with diverticular disease: role of endocannabinoids and substance P. | journal=Gut | year= 2006 | volume= 55 | issue= 7 | pages= 946-53 | pmid=16423891 | doi=10.1136/gut.2005.076372 | pmc=1856307 | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=16423891  }} </ref> This alteration in the [[muscle tissue]] due to [[inflammation]] leads to [[histological]] changes of the [[muscle]] and [[nerves]].  
*The mechanism of the [[inflammation]] in cases of diverticulitis is known to be caused by [[histamine]], [[tumor necrosis factor]] and matrix [[metalloproteinases]]. These substances were detected in the colonic [[tissue]] biopsies in diverticulitis patients.<ref name="pmid22680042">{{cite journal| author=Tursi A, Elisei W, Brandimarte G, Giorgetti GM, Inchingolo CD, Nenna R et al.| title=Mucosal expression of basic fibroblastic growth factor, Syndecan 1 and tumor necrosis factor-alpha in diverticular disease of the colon: a case-control study. | journal=Neurogastroenterol Motil | year= 2012 | volume= 24 | issue= 9 | pages= 836-e396 | pmid=22680042 | doi=10.1111/j.1365-2982.2012.01946.x | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=22680042  }} </ref>
*[[Inflammation]] in cases of diverticulitis is caused by [[histamine]], [[tumor necrosis factor]], and [[matrix]] [[metalloproteinases]]. These substances were detected in colonic [[tissue]] biopsies of diverticulitis patients.<ref name="pmid22680042">{{cite journal| author=Tursi A, Elisei W, Brandimarte G, Giorgetti GM, Inchingolo CD, Nenna R et al.| title=Mucosal expression of basic fibroblastic growth factor, Syndecan 1 and tumor necrosis factor-alpha in diverticular disease of the colon: a case-control study. | journal=Neurogastroenterol Motil | year= 2012 | volume= 24 | issue= 9 | pages= 836-e396 | pmid=22680042 | doi=10.1111/j.1365-2982.2012.01946.x | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=22680042  }} </ref>
*Collection of [[feces]] and undigested food in the diverticula leads to [[diverticulum]] [[obstruction]]. This obstruction and by increasing the intraluminal pressure leads to diverticulum [[distension]] and collection of the [[bacteria]] that ends up into [[inflammation]].  
*The collection of [[feces]] and undigested food in the diverticula leads to [[diverticulum]] [[obstruction]]. This [[obstruction]], by increasing [[intraluminal]] pressure, leads to [[diverticulum]] [[distension]] and collection of the [[bacteria]] that cause [[inflammation]].  
*Presence of [[lymphocytes]] and [[granulomas]] are more predictable of [[chronic inflammation]].
*The presence of [[lymphocytes]] and [[granulomas]] are predictive of [[chronic inflammation]].


===Histopathological Findings===
== Gross Pathology ==
The possible histopathological findings of diverticulitis may show the following:  
The gross pathology of diverticulitis includes features such as:<ref name="pmid21359889">{{cite journal |vauthors=Nicholson BD, Hyland R, Rembacken BJ, Denyer M, Hull MA, Tolan DJ |title=Colonoscopy for colonic wall thickening at computed tomography: a worthwhile pursuit? |journal=Surg Endosc |volume=25 |issue=8 |pages=2586–91 |year=2011 |pmid=21359889 |doi=10.1007/s00464-011-1591-7 |url=}}</ref><ref name="pmid23323233">{{cite journal |vauthors=Sohn TJ, Chang YS, Kang JH, Kim DH, Lee TS, Han JK, Kim SH, Hong YO |title=Clinical characteristics of acute appendiceal diverticulitis |journal=J Korean Surg Soc |volume=84 |issue=1 |pages=33–7 |year=2013 |pmid=23323233 |pmc=3539107 |doi=10.4174/jkss.2013.84.1.33 |url=}}</ref>
* Abscess at which neutrophils, lymphocytes and fibrosis are observed.  
* Corrugated - like cardboard
* Wall thickening (reactive)
* Located usually in the [[sigmoid colon]]
* May be found in the [[appendix]]


* Sulfur granules with peripheral inflammatory cells.  
==Microscopic Pathology==
A brief video showing histopathological findings in patients of diverticulitis:{{#ev:youtube|pvasI_yy3R4}}
The possible histopathological findings of diverticulitis may include the following:
* [[Abscess]] at which [[neutrophils]], [[lymphocytes]], and [[fibrosis]] are observed.
* [[Sulfur|Sulfur granules]] with peripheral [[inflammatory cells]].  
 
* A brief video showing histopathological findings in patients with diverticulitis:
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Overview

Diverticula are protrusions of the mucosa and serosa intestinal layers and occur more often on the left side than the right side. Diverticulitis is the inflammation of these protrusions. The first steps in the pathogenesis of diverticulitis are an increase in intraluminal pressure, change in intestinal motility, and bacterial colonization. The inflammation is caused by histamine, tumor necrosis factor, and metalloproteinases, which have been found in diverticulitis patients' tissue biopsies. Obstruction of the diverticula leads to bacterial colonization, which causes inflammation.

Pathophysiology

Pathogenesis

The pathogenesis of diverticulitis is believed to be erosion of the wall of the diverticulum. It is worsened by an increase in intraluminal pressure or food remnants.

Gross Pathology

The gross pathology of diverticulitis includes features such as:[5][6]

  • Corrugated - like cardboard
  • Wall thickening (reactive)
  • Located usually in the sigmoid colon
  • May be found in the appendix

Microscopic Pathology

The possible histopathological findings of diverticulitis may include the following:

  • A brief video showing histopathological findings in patients with diverticulitis:

{{#ev:youtube|pvasI_yy3R4}}

References

  1. Rege RV, Nahrwold DL (1989). "Diverticular disease". Curr Probl Surg. 26 (3): 133–89. PMID 2651018.
  2. Morris AM, Regenbogen SE, Hardiman KM, Hendren S (2014). "Sigmoid diverticulitis: a systematic review". JAMA. 311 (3): 287–97. doi:10.1001/jama.2013.282025. PMID 24430321.
  3. Guagnini F, Valenti M, Mukenge S, Matias I, Bianchetti A, Di Palo S; et al. (2006). "Neural contractions in colonic strips from patients with diverticular disease: role of endocannabinoids and substance P." Gut. 55 (7): 946–53. doi:10.1136/gut.2005.076372. PMC 1856307. PMID 16423891.
  4. Tursi A, Elisei W, Brandimarte G, Giorgetti GM, Inchingolo CD, Nenna R; et al. (2012). "Mucosal expression of basic fibroblastic growth factor, Syndecan 1 and tumor necrosis factor-alpha in diverticular disease of the colon: a case-control study". Neurogastroenterol Motil. 24 (9): 836-e396. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2982.2012.01946.x. PMID 22680042.
  5. Nicholson BD, Hyland R, Rembacken BJ, Denyer M, Hull MA, Tolan DJ (2011). "Colonoscopy for colonic wall thickening at computed tomography: a worthwhile pursuit?". Surg Endosc. 25 (8): 2586–91. doi:10.1007/s00464-011-1591-7. PMID 21359889.
  6. Sohn TJ, Chang YS, Kang JH, Kim DH, Lee TS, Han JK, Kim SH, Hong YO (2013). "Clinical characteristics of acute appendiceal diverticulitis". J Korean Surg Soc. 84 (1): 33–7. doi:10.4174/jkss.2013.84.1.33. PMC 3539107. PMID 23323233.

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