Colonic Diverticulosis and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Is There a Connection?
Medicina, 2021 Background and Objectives: The development and severity of colonic diverticulosis and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has been associated with several components of metabolic syndrome (MetS).
Ivana Pantic +4 more
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Giant Sigmoid Diverticulum as a Lump in Left Iliac Fossa: A Rare Presentation
Indian Journal of Colo-Rectal Surgery, 2021 Diverticulosis of the colon is a common clinical entity affecting 35% of individuals over the age of 65 years. It is usually limited to the sigmoid colon.
Sushrut Pramod Tendulkar +1 more
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Medicina, 2023 Background and Objectives: Diverticulosis affects a significant portion of the elderly population, with age and lifestyle being established risk factors. Additionally, genetic predisposition is gaining recognition as a contributing factor.
Piotr Nehring +3 more
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Serotonin Metabolism and Serotonin Receptors Expression Are Altered in Colon Diverticulosis
Medicina, 2023 Background and Objectives: Diverticulosis is frequently accompanied by altered bowel habits. The biogenic amines within colonic mucosa control bowel motility, and in particular, alterations in serotonin signaling may play a role in colon diverticulosis ...
Miłosz Jastrzębski +4 more
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Medicina, 2021 Background and Objectives: Colonoscopy following an episode of acute diverticulitis is currently recommended to rule out underlying colon cancer. However, a number of studies have debated this recommendation.
Amir Mari, Tawfik Khoury, Wisam Sbeit
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Association between diverticulosis and colonic neoplastic lesions in individuals with a positive faecal immunochemical test [PDF]
, 2017 Background The association between diverticulosis and colonic neoplastic lesions has been suggested, but data in literature are conflicting. This study aimed to investigate such a relationship in patients participating in a colorectal cancer screening ...
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Practice parameters for the treatment of colonic diverticular disease: Italian Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery (SICCR) guidelines [PDF]
, 2015 The mission of the Italian Society of Colorectal Surgery (SICCR) is to optimize patient care. Providing evidence-based practice guidelines is therefore of key importance.
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A rare triad of appendiceal diverticula, appendiceal carcinoid, and colonic diverticula
SAGE Open Medical Case Reports, 2022 Appendiceal diverticulosis is a rare finding associated with appendiceal neoplasms. Both can masquerade as appendicitis in patients and are overlooked in differentials of right upper quadrant pain.
Sunyoung Kim +3 more
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Recent advances in understanding and managing diverticulitis. [PDF]
, 2018 In the past few decades, the increasing socioeconomic burden of acute diverticulitis (AD) has become evident, and with the growth of the population age, this significant economic impact will likely continue to rise. Furthermore, recent evidence showed an
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Treatment of diverticular disease: an update on latest evidence and clinical implications [PDF]
, 2018 Background: Diverticular disease (DD) is a common condition, especially in Western countries. In about 80% of patients, colonic diverticula remain asymptomatic (diverticulosis), while approximately 20% of patients may develop abdominal symptoms ...
Annibale, B, Carabotti, M
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