title: Diverticulosis of the appendix.
abstract: Diverticulosis of the appendix is rarely reported. Two cases with this condition, including a unique example of appendiceal diverticulosis presenting at herniorrhaphy, are described. The aetiology of the condition and factors involved in incidental appendicectomy are considered.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology, Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh.
authors.forename: J F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Sharp
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Nicholson
authors.forename: D P
authors.initials: DP
authors.lastname: Fossard
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001064:Appendicitis / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D001065:Appendix / Q000601:surgery; D004240:Diverticulum / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D006552:Hernia, Inguinal / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male