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===Pathogenesis===
===Pathogenesis===
The primary process is thought to be an erosion of the diverticular wall by increased [[intraluminal]] pressure or inspissated food particles.
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 consist of mucosa and serosa. It occurs mainly in the left side more than the right side. Diverticulitis is the [[inflammation]] of this protrusion.
* Diverticula is a protrusion of the intestinal layers consist of mucosa and serosa. It occurs mainly in the left side more than the right side. Diverticulitis is the [[inflammation]] of this protrusion.


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**Change of the [[intestinal]] motility
**Change of the [[intestinal]] motility
**Increase of the [[luminal]] pressure
**Increase of the [[luminal]] pressure
**Colonic microenviroment disorder which leads to [[infection]] after that.<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>
**Colonic microbial floral 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>
*In a vivo test of diverticulitis patient colonic [[tissue]] with [[chemicals]] added, it was overt that there is neuro-alteration to the tissue. 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 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 was 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 was 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>
*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]].  
*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]].  

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Overview

Diverticula is a protrusion of the intestinal layers consist of mucosa and serosa. It occurs mainly in 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 the bacterial colonization. The inflammation is caused by histamine, tumor necrosis factor and metalloproteinases which were found in diverticulitis patients tissue biopsies. Obstruction of the diverticula leads to bacteria colonization which leads to inflammation by 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 consist of mucosa and serosa. It occurs mainly in the left side more than the right side. Diverticulitis is the inflammation of this protrusion.

Gross pathology

Sigmoid colon with diverticulitis


Histopathological Findings

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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.

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