Prevalence of diverticulosis 30% by age 60, >70% by age 85
70% of patients with diverticulosis remain asymptomatic
13% of<unk>  is found in patients <40 yrs of age
Diverticular disease is almost exclusively left-sided colon (USA) or right-sided (Japan)
Pathogenesis
Erosion of diverticular wall by inspissated fecal material leads to microperforation
Most common pathogens are anaerobes, as well as gram-negative rods
Diverticular bleeding (painless lower gastrointestinal bleeding) is NOT associated with<unk> 
Erosion of diverticular wall by inspissated fecal material leads to microperforation
Most common pathogens are anaerobes, as well as gram-negative rods
Most common pathogens are anaerobes, as well as gram-negative rods
Diverticulitis
Ischemic colitis
Kidney stone
Appendicitis
UTI
Appendicitis 
Pyelonephritis
Uvulitis