Tag: Diverticulosis Or Diverticulitis
High Dietary Red Meat Intake Tied to Diverticulitis in Men
No association seen between poultry or fish and the risk of diverticulitis
Acute Diverticulitis No Worse in Younger Patients
They have more severe CT presentation and readmissions but not worse disease course
Early Surgery Common for Uncomplicated Diverticulitis
More than half of elective resections done after fewer than three preceding episodes
QOL, Other Outcomes Up With Laparoscopic Sx in Diverticulitis
Review shows higher quality of life after elective laparoscopic resection versus conservative treatment
Outcomes Favor Colon Resection in Perforated Diverticulitis
Findings versus laparoscopic lavage
More Diverticulitis in Areas With Low-UV Light Exposure
Low versus high UV areas have higher rate of diverticulitis admissions, diverticular abscess
