Inverted colonic diverticula

Bulgarian Medical Journal, 2025, 19(2).13-15.

A. Chavoushian

Clinic of Gastroenterology, Acibadem City Clinic Mladost – Sofia

Abstract. Inverted colonic diverticula are a rare endoscopic finding that is diagnosed in the general population between 0.7% to 1.7%. Macroscopically, they present themselves as polypoid changes. The biopsy and loop polypectomy of the latter are risky in view of complications.

Key words: diverticulosis, inverted diverticula, complications

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