Epidemiology and Pathophysiology of Diverticular Disease

Marc R Matrana; David A Margolin

doi:10.1055/s-0029-1236157

Clinics in Colon and Rectal Surgery, Inhaltsverzeichnis

Clin Colon Rectal Surg 2009; 22(3): 141-146
DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1236157

Epidemiology and Pathophysiology of Diverticular Disease

Marc R. Matrana¹ , David A. Margolin²

¹Internal Medicine, Ochsner Clinic Foundation, New Orleans, Louisiana
²Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Ochsner Clinic Foundation, New Orleans, Louisiana

Abstract

ABSTRACT

Diverticular disease is common and thought to result from structural abnormalities of the colonic wall, disordered intestinal motility, or deficiencies of dietary fiber. Signs and symptoms of inflammation include fever, abdominal pain, and leukocytosis.

KEYWORDS

Diverticular disease - etiology - pathophysiology

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David A MargolinM.D.

Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Ochsner Clinic Foundation

1514 Jefferson Hwy., New Orleans, LA 70121

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