Pouches called diverticula form when increased pressure pushes the wall of the colon outward at certain weak points. Although they are found most often in the colon, diverticula can be found in nearly all parts of the digestive tract.
| By | Healthwise Staff |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Arvydas D. Vanagunas, MD - Gastroenterology |
| Last Revised | July 26, 2010 |
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