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Review
. 2012 Sep 18;184(13):1470-6.
doi: 10.1503/cmaj.120580. Epub 2012 Aug 27.

Advances in the management of colonic diverticulitis

Antonio Tursi  1
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Review

Advances in the management of colonic diverticulitis

Antonio Tursi. CMAJ. .
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Figure 1:
Algorithm for the management of colonic diverticulitis based on current literature.,,–,–, *Performed for indications such as abdominal pain, altered bowel habits or rectal bleeding. CT = computed tomography.
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