younger age and prognosis in diverticulitis: a nationwide retrospective cohort study
;Roshan Razik;Christopher A Chong;Geoffrey C Nguyen
indian journal of pharmacology2013Vol. 27pp. 95-98
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Abstract
BACKGROUND: Traditionally regarded as a disease of the elderly, the incidence of diverticulitis of the colon has been on the rise, especially in younger cohorts. These patients have been found to experience a more aggressive disease course with more frequent hospitalization and greater need for surgical intervention.