Diverticulosis, Small Intestinal: eMedicine Gastroenterology

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Diverticulosis, Small Intestinal: eMedicine Gastroenterology

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Overview: Small intestinal diverticulosis refers to the clinical entity characterized by the presence of multiple saclike mucosal herniations through weak points in the intestinal wall.1, 2, 3 Small intestinal diverticula are far less common than colonic ...

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Most Recently Shared on June 2, 2010 at 7:40 pm By:

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The cause of small intestinal diverticulosis is unknown at this time. Learn more about small intestine diverticulosis. http://bit.ly/cKkiLy

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Whipple Disease: eMedicine Gastroenterology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Whipple disease is a systemic disease most likely caused by a gram-positive bacterium, Tropheryma whippelii.1, 2 Although the first descriptions of the disorder described a malabsorption syndrome with small intestine involvement, the disease also affects ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Whipple disease is a systemic disease most likely caused by a gram-positive bacterium, Tropheryma whippelii. http://bit.ly/c4TTz3

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Diverticulitis: eMedicine Gastroenterology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Pathophysiology Diverticula are small mucosal herniations protruding through the intestinal layers and the smooth muscle along the natural openings created by the vasa recta or nutrient vessels in the wall of the colon. These herniations create small ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Diverticulosis incidence increases with age. 15-20% of patients with diverticula develop diverticulitis. Learn more. http://bit.ly/9Eajnu

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Biliary Obstruction: eMedicine Gastroenterology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Disorders of the biliary tract affect a significant portion of the worldwide population, and the overwhelming majority of cases are attributable to cholelithiasis (gallstones). In the United States, 20% of persons older than 65 years have ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Most Recently Shared on May 10, 2010 at 6:03 pm By:

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Biliary obstruction refers to the blockage of any duct carrying bile between the live, gallbladder, and small intestine.http://bit.ly/dhfMi7

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