An Investigation into the Relationship between Cigarette Smoking and Diverticular Disease of the Colon

A retrospective study was conducted to determine the relationship between cigarette smoking and diverticular disease of the colon. One hundred and two patients undergoing barium enema were assessed for diverticular disease and smoking history. No significant positive association between smoking and...

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Main Authors: Christopher G Jamieson, Michael J Weinberg, Joanne Lorraine
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 1990-01-01
Series:Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/1990/626057