Diverticula are outpouchings of the intestinal wall and are common anatomical alterations
detected in the human colon. Colonic diverticulosis (the presence of diverticula in the colon; …

Considering an increase in the life expectancy leading to a rise in the elderly population, it is
important to recognize the changes that occur along the process of aging. Gastrointestinal …

The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS) is dedicated to ensuring high-
quality patient care by advancing the science, prevention, and management of disorders …

Regardless of how the problem is examined, diverticular disease is a significant burden for
both patients and healthcare systems. In Western and industrialized nations, diverticulosis of …

Diverticular disease is one of the most common conditions in the Western world and one of
the most common findings identified at colonoscopy. Recently, there has been a significant …

Diverticular disease and diverticulitis are the most common non-cancerous pathology of the
colon. It has traditionally been considered a disease of the elderly and associated with …

Diverticular disease imposes a significant burden on Western and industrialized societies.
The traditional pathogenesis model posits that low dietary fiber predisposes to diverticulosis …

The statements produced by the Consensus Conference on Diverticular Disease promoted
by GRIMAD (Gruppo Italiano Malattia Diverticolare, Italian Group on Diverticular Diseases) …

Importance Diverticulitis is a common disease. Recent changes in understanding its natural
history have substantially modified treatment paradigms. Objective To review the etiology …

Background The incidence of diverticulosis and diverticular disease of the colon, including
diverticulitis, is increasing worldwide, and becoming a significant burden on national health …