Diverticular Disease

Jella Erica Thea Z. Gulfan

BSN 3B
Concept Map
 Table of Contents
01 Definition 02 Predisposing and
Precipitating factors

03 Disease Process/
Pathophysiology
04 Signs and Symptoms
05 Diagnostics/
Laboratory Tests 06 Medical Management

07 Prognosis
01 Definition
is characterized by small,
balloon-like sacs (diverticula)
protruding through the layers
of particular structures in the
gastrointestinal tract (digestive
tract).
01 Definition
is characterized by small,
balloon-like sacs (diverticula)
protruding through the layers
of particular structures in the
gastrointestinal tract (digestive
tract).
 Predisposing and
02 Precipitating factors
03 Pathophysiology
04 Signs and Symptoms
05 Diagnostic Tests
05 Diagnostic Tests Barium Enema

Colonoscopy

CT Scan
06 Medical Management
06 Surgical Management
07 Prognosis