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diverticulosis and diverticulitis  

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  • A diverticulum is an out pouching of the wall of the gastrointestinal tract that is sac-like in appearance. Diverticula can appear at any level of the gastrointestinal tract including the esophagus, stomach, or the small intestine; however, the most common location is the left side of the colon. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis]

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