Here at the Nebraska Medical Center / University of Nebraska Medical Center (NMC / UNMC) many colon diseases are treated.
More information on Colon Disease can be found on the Nebraska Medical Center web page.
Diverticulosis
Diverticulosis is an abnormal condition that affects the colon. It consists of small out-pouchings froming in the weak areas in the walls of the colon. These small pouches are called diverticuli. Many people may have diverticulosis but no symptoms or problems. Diverticulitis develops if these small pouches become inflamed or infected by bacteria that normally live in the colon. Mild cases of diverticulitis may resolve with bowel rest and oral antibiotics. However if diverticulitis is severe, the pouches can rupture leading to further complications like abscess formation, peritonitis, fistula (abnormal communication tract) formation with urinary bladder. The abscess may sometimes be drained by inserting tubes under guidance of CAT scan.
If the infection in the abdomen is very severe, emergency surgery to drain the abscess with or without removal of part of colon may be required. The MIS surgeons; Dr. Dmitry Oleynikov, Dr. Matthew Goede and Dr. Corrigan McBride, at NMC / UNMC are highly trained and qualified to perform this surgery. If a patient has multiple attacks of diverticulitis, the surgeon might recommend removal of part of the colon.
For more information go to the Nebraska Medical Center web site.
