Over time, this can lead to the formation of diverticula, most often in the lower part of the colon known as the sigmoid colon. Other factors can contribute to diverticulosis, including a family ...

Dr Grant replies: Often during a camera test into the colon (known as a colonoscopy), many sac-like protrusions of the colonic mucosa are found and the term given to describe them is diverticula.

The disease of the large bowel that kept Secretary John Foster Dulles bedfast in Walter Reed Army Hospital last week (see NATIONAL AFFAIRS) was considered rare until the turn of the century.

Pope Francis was recovering well after undergoing colon surgery Sunday at the ... scheduled surgical intervention at night for a diverticular sigmoid stenosis,” Vatican Chief Spokesman Matteo ...

Question: I have been having stomach problems on and off for the past year, including soft stools, blood and severe cramping. Following scans and tests, it is suspected that I have diverticular ...