Younger Age and Prognosis in Diverticulitis: A Nationwide Retrospective Cohort Study

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 surg...

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Main Authors: Roshan Razik, Christopher A Chong, Geoffrey C Nguyen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/341501