Colon Diverticula: What They Are and How to Prevent Them
Colon diverticula are small dilatations (like pouches) that form in the walls of the colon. They are caused by increased pressure inside the intestine and weakness of the wall, just as might occur in a tire. Diverticula are frequently located in the sigma, which is the final part of the colon before the rectum (in … Read more