title: [X-ray findings in diverticulitis (author's transl)].
abstract: The frequency of congenital and acquired diverticula is discussed with reference to geographical aspects, their location and the function of the colon in diverticular disease. The X-ray findings in the presence of complications are demonstrated. Radiological differential diagnosis is discussed with special reference to cinematographic analysis of function. The possiblity of the simultaneous appearance of polyposis and carcinoma in diverticular diseases is indicated. A sensitive radiologic diagnostic procedure is important for planning of the optimal treatment.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004238:Diverticulitis / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D004378:Duodenal Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology; D005769:Gastrointestinal Motility; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography
vernacular_title: 57. Die Divertikulitis im Röntgenbild