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Review
. 2013 Aug;15(8):339.
doi: 10.1007/s11894-013-0339-z.

Updates in diverticular disease

Adam W Templeton  1 , Lisa L Strate
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Review

Updates in diverticular disease

Adam W Templeton et al. Curr Gastroenterol Rep. 2013 Aug.

Abstract

Diverticulosis and its major complications, diverticulitis and diverticular bleeding, are increasingly common indications for hospitalization and outpatient visits. Recent publications in the field of diverticular disease have challenged long-standing disease concepts and management strategies. This article will highlight studies which have helped to clarify the contribution of genetic factors, fiber consumption and medication use to the development of diverticular disease, the role of antibiotics in the treatment of acute diverticulitis, and the association between diverticulitis, irritable bowel syndrome, and colon cancer.

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Conflict of Interest

Lisa L. Strate and Adam Templeton declare that they have no conflict of interest

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