Diverticulitis en adultos a nivel de América Latina

Abstract

Diverticulitis develops in the diverticula of the colon with the lodging of fecal residues that cause this infection. In Latin America, an increase in this disease can be observed caused by different factors ranging from genetics, diet, age, and lifestyle. There is a variety of treatments depending on the patient's symptoms. Objective: To carry out a literature review concerning Diverticulitis in adults in Latin America. Methodology: This research belongs to a narrative literature review established by searching scientific articles in databases such as ScienceDirect, Google Academic, Redalyc, Web of Science, Scopus, Scielo, and PubMed. Results: Diverticulitis frequently occurs in adults between 60 and 70 years old. Other determining factors, in addition to age, are the lack of fiber intake in the dietary routine, lack of physical activity, and alcohol or tobacco consumption. The diagnosis depends on whether the patient is asymptomatic or symptomatic since the treatment will depend on this, ranging from rest and changes in the diet in parallel with analgesics or in the more complicated conditions that require surgical operation. Conclusions: A good diagnosis of diverticulitis is essential, whether by CT scans, abdominal ultrasounds, or abdominal X-rays. Nursing intervention’s role in patients with diverticulitis is crucial and holistic. Through nursing case studies, efficient management protocols have been built. Keywords: Diverticulitis, Prevalence, Incidence, Risk factors and nursing care