Outpouchings in colonic wall due to erosion of diverticular wall by inspissated fecal material, which can lead to microperforation
If microperfs become infected/inflamed, can lead to diverticulitis
Prevalence of<unk>  30% by age 60, >70% by age 85
70% of patients with<unk>  remain asymptomatic
Diverticular disease is almost exclusively left-sided colon (USA) or right-sided (Asia)
If microperfs become infected/inflamed, can lead to diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Upper GI Bleeding
Ischemic colitis
Diverticular disease
Ulcerative colitis
Stercoral colitis
Diverticulitis
Anal fistula