Term: Diverticulosis

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Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2022-08-15

Definition:

Diverticulosis is a condition diagnosed by the presence of diverticula (small pouches that bulge outward through the colon or large intestine). For more information, see MedlinePlus® - Health Topics - Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis - accessed July 14, 2022.

In this research, hospital discharge abstracts with a relevant ICD-10-CA diagnosis code (K57 or K61) in any diagnostic position were used to identify individuals with a diagnosis for diverticulosis.

Related concepts 

• Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (GIE) Procedures

Related terms 

• Colectomy (Large Bowel Resection)
• Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (GIE) Procedures
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

References 

• Lix LM, Singh H, Derksen S, Sirski M, McCulloch S. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (GIE) Utilization in Manitoba. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2021. [Report] [Additional Materials] (View)