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Pouches called diverticula form when increased pressure pushes the wall of the colon outward at certain weak points. Although they are found most often in the colon, diverticula can be found in nearly all parts of the digestive tract.
Medical Review:Martin Gabica, MD - Family Medicine
Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Jerome B. Simon, MD, FRCPC, FACP - Gastroenterology
Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Jerome B. Simon, MD, FRCPC, FACP - Gastroenterology
Last Updated: 08/31/2006
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