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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 the [[intraluminal]] pressure, change of the [[intestinal]] motility and [[bacterial]] | 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 the [[intraluminal]] [[pressure]], change of the [[intestinal]] [[motility]] and [[Bacterial infection|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 [[Diverticulum|diverticula]] leads to bacteria colonization which leads to [[inflammation]] in the end. | ||
== 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. | 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. | ||
* 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]] is a protrusion of the [[Intestinal|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. | ||
*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: | *Pathogenesis of diverticulitis includes three main processes which are: | ||
**Change of the [[intestinal]] motility | **Change of the [[intestinal]] [[motility]] | ||
**Increase of the [[luminal]] pressure | **Increase of the [[luminal]] [[pressure]] | ||
**Colonic microbial flora may lead to | **Colonic [[Flora|microbial flora]] may lead to [[infection|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> | ||
*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 test 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 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]]. | ||
*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> | *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> | ||
*The 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 and by increasing the intraluminal pressure leads to diverticulum [[distension]] and collection of the [[bacteria]] that ends up into [[inflammation]]. | ||
*The presence of [[lymphocytes]] and [[granulomas]] are more predictable of [[chronic inflammation]]. | *The presence of [[lymphocytes]] and [[granulomas]] are more predictable of [[chronic inflammation]]. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2], Ahmed Elsaiey, MBBCH [3]
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 the intraluminal pressure, change of the intestinal motility and bacterial colonization. The inflammation is caused by histamine, tumor necrosis factor and 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.
Pathophysiology
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.
- 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.
- Inflammation and focal necrosis ensue, resulting in perforation and inflammation.[1]
- Pathogenesis of diverticulitis includes three main processes which are:
- Change of the intestinal motility
- Increase of the luminal pressure
- Colonic microbial flora may lead to secondary infection[2]
- 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.[3]This alteration in the muscle tissue due to the inflammation which 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.[4]
- The 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 presence of lymphocytes and granulomas are more predictable of chronic inflammation.
Histopathological Findings
The possible histopathological findings of diverticulitis may show the following:
- Abscess at which neutrophils, lymphocytes, and fibrosis are observed.
- Sulfur granules with peripheral inflammatory cells.
A brief video showing histopathological findings in patients with diverticulitis:{{#ev:youtube|pvasI_yy3R4}}
References
- ↑ Rege RV, Nahrwold DL (1989). "Diverticular disease". Curr Probl Surg. 26 (3): 133–89. PMID 2651018.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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.