title: [Diverticulosis of the appendix].
abstract: Diverticulosis of the appendix. Diverticulosis of the appendix is a rare condition. Cause of the danger of perforation, it is not an unimportant entity. We present six examples and review its pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment.
authors.affiliation: Dienst Heelkunde, St. Maartensgasthuis, Venlo, Nederland.
authors.forename: Y
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Jacobs
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Van Daele
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Barwegen
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001064:Appendicitis / Q000209:etiology; D001065:Appendix / Q000601:surgery; D002429:Cecal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D004240:Diverticulum / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
vernacular_title: Diverticulosis van de appendix.