Abdominal pain and diarrhea
Diverticular disease. Small mucosal out pouching occur from the side large intestine.
Colonoscopy: diagnostic modality of choice for suspected symptomatic diverticulosis
Double-contrast barium enema: highly sensitive test to detect diverticulosis but not commonly performed
Diverticulosis
- Double-contrast barium enema of the colon
- Multiple diverticula in the colon can be seen (examples circled in green).
