Diverticulosis and Surgical Treatment for Diverticulitis

This program explains diverticulosis and the surgical treatment for a disease called diverticulitis. The program includes the following sections: what is the anatomy of the colon, what are the symptoms and causes of diverticulosis and diverticulitis, what are the alternative treatments to surgery for diverticulitis, what happens during surgery for diverticulitis, what are the risks and complications of surgery and what happens after surgery for diverticulitis.

1.	Introduction
2.	Anatomy
3.	Symptoms and Their Causes
4.	Alternative Treatments
5.	Surgical Treatment
6.	Risks and Complications
7.	After the Surgery
8.	Summary

Diverticulosis and Surgical Treatment for Diverticulitis

General Anesthesia

Moderate Sedation

Sigmoidoscopy

Screening for Colorectal Cancer

Constipation

Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Colon Resection Surgery - General

Preparing for Surgery

Colostomy

Eating Healthy

Exercising for a Healthy Life

Discharge Instructions - General

Preventing Deep Vein Thrombosis

Incentive Spirometer

Hand Washing - Preventing Infections

Patient Safety

Medication Safety

Preventing MRSA Infections - Healthcare

Preventing Surgical Site Infections - SSI

Preventing Catheter Associated Bloodstream Infections

Colonoscopy

High Fiber Diet

CT Scan

Barium Enema

Antibiotics