Severe Diverticulitis and Phlegmon - Medical Illustration, Human Anatomy Drawing
This medical exhibit demonstrates severe, pre-operative diverticulitis with phlegmon (inflammed connective tissue) and the surgical procedure performed to repair the bowel. The first image details the pathology including adhesions, large multiple phlegmon and inflammed diverticuli. Subsequent images demonstrate the removal of the affected colon and the creation of a stoma.