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Chapter 11 - Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)»Other diseases of intestines (K55-K64)»Diverticulosis of large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding (K57.30)

K57.30

Diverticulosis of large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding

Related indications (MeSH) (1)

Diverticulosis, Colonic7 drugs (6 approved, 1 experimental)

A pathological condition characterized by the presence of a number of COLONIC DIVERTICULA in the COLON. Its pathogenesis is multifactorial, including colon aging, motor dysfunction, increases in intraluminal pressure, and lack of dietary fibers.