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Results
from stagnation of fecal material in
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single
diverticulum leading to pressure
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necrosis
of mucosa and inflammation
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Clinical
presentation
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most
pts have h/o diverticula
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mild
to moderate, colicky to steady, aching
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abdominal
pain - usually LLQ
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may
have fever and leukocytosis
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