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Diverticulum of small intestine

Definition

This is a morphological condition in which there is a small pouch in the lining of the small intestine, bulging outward through a weak spot. Each pouch is called a diverticulum. The condition of having multiple diverticula with symptoms, or with inflammation is excluded from here.

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