Colonic diverticula are pouch-like structures that develop in the wall of the colon, most commonly in the sigmoid and left colon, but can also involve the entire colon. When these diverticula become inflamed, it causes diverticulitis. Medical imaging and colonoscopy play a very important role in diverticulitis of the colon, the means above not only help diagnose and evaluate the colonoscopy accurately, but also help guide treatment and treatment. treatment and monitoring progress.

Colonic diverticula are pouch-like structures that develop in the wall of the colon, most commonly in the sigmoid and left colon, but can also involve the entire colon. When these diverticula become inflamed, it causes diverticulitis.

To better understand diverticulitis and colonic diverticulitis, a thorough understanding of the anatomy and function of the intestine is essential. The small intestine is a long, thin segment of intestine that begins in the stomach and ends in the large intestine or colon. The colon begins at the right iliac fossa, is shaped like a large question mark, crosses the entire abdomen and ends at the rectum.