Role of Fiber in Symptomatic Uncomplicated Diverticular Disease: A Systematic Review. [PDF]
Nutrients, 2017 Symptomatic uncomplicated diverticular disease (SUDD) is a syndrome characterized by recurrent abdominal symptoms in patients with colonic diverticula. There is some evidence that a high-fiber diet or supplemental fibers may reduce symptoms in SUDD patients and a high-fiber diet is commonly suggested for these patients.
Carabotti M +3 more
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Ultrasonographic and Functional Features of Symptomatic Uncomplicated Diverticular Disease. [PDF]
Clin Transl Gastroenterol, 2023 INTRODUCTION: To evaluate the ability of intestinal ultrasound (IUS) in discriminating symptomatic uncomplicated diverticular disease (SUDD) among patients with abdominal symptoms including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). METHODS: This observational, prospective study included ...
Maconi G +6 more
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Cyclic rifaximin therapy effectively prevents the recurrence of symptoms after exacerbation of symptomatic uncomplicated diverticular disease: a retrospective study [PDF]
Gastroenterology Review, 2019 Anna M. Pietrzak +3 more
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Impaired Colonic Contractility and Intestinal Permeability in Symptomatic Uncomplicated Diverticular Disease. [PDF]
J Neurogastroenterol Motil, 2021 Impaired intestinal motility seems to play a crucial role in symptomatic uncomplicated diverticular disease (SUDD), although the mechanism is not clear. The aim of the present study is to explore the contractility patterns of colonic smooth muscle strips (MS) and smooth muscle cells (SMCs) and to assess mucosal integrity in SUDD patients.MS or SMCs ...
Altomare A +10 more
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Risk-stratified pharmacologic strategies for secondary prevention after acute diverticulitis: an exploratory narrative review and research framework [PDF]
Frontiers in SurgeryBackgroundRecurrent acute diverticulitis (RAD) affects up to one-third of patients after the first episode and is associated with impaired quality of life and increased healthcare burden.
Michele Schiano di Visconte +6 more
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Diarrhea management: from pathophysiology to microbiota modulation [PDF]
Therapeutic Advances in GastroenterologyDiarrhea, whether acute or chronic, is a common clinical condition with numerous causes that collectively impose significant health, economic, social, and psychological burdens worldwide.
Giovanni Marasco +6 more
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Standardization of international diverticular disease definitions. [PDF]
Colorectal DisAbstract Aim The purpose of this study was to achieve international expert consensus on definitions describing diverticular disease and its associated disease processes to establish a standardized nomenclature applicable to both clinical practice and research within colorectal surgery. Methods This was a cross‐sectional survey.
Fahey AL +5 more
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Diverticular Disease—An Updated Management Review
Gastroenterology Insights, 2022 Diverticular disease is highly prevalent in the Western world, placing an increased burden on healthcare systems. This review clarifies the consensus in the literature on the disease’s classification, etiology, and management.
Sujata Kishnani +7 more
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Diverticular Disease and Rifaximin: An Evidence-Based Review
Antibiotics, 2023 There have been considerable advances in the treatment of diverticular disease in recent years. Antibiotics are frequently used to treat symptoms and prevent complications.
Anna Piccin +5 more
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Diagnosis of symptomatic uncomplicated diverticular disease and the role of Rifaximin in management. [PDF]
Acta Biomed, 2017 Patients with diverticulosis who develop persistent abdominal pain, bloating and changes in bowel habits not associated with overt inflammation may have symptomatic uncomplicated diverticular disease (SUDD). The severity and frequency of SUDD symptoms may have an impact on daily activities and severely affect quality of life.
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