Colonic diverticular disease has been increasing in prevalence in Japan due to the rapidly
aging population. Colonic diverticular bleeding can result in hemorrhagic shock requiring …

Colonic diverticulosis is the most frequent structural abnormality of the large bowel, although
it was a rarity before the 20th century. Lifestyle changes in westernized societies with …

AIM: To evaluate the risk factors-other than nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs-for colonic
diverticular bleeding in a westernized population. METHODS: One hundred and forty …

Colonic diverticulosis is mainly an asymptomatic disease of Western countries, which first
began to be recognized as a widespread problem in the 20th century. Infection and …

Diverticular disease of the colon is primarily a disease of humans living in westernized and
industrialized countries. Sixty percent of humans living in industrialized countries will …

Background: Colonic diverticulosis is prevalent and increasing not only in Western but also
in Asian countries. Diverticulosis can be complicated by diverticulitis and diverticular …

Diverticular disease of the colon is among the most prevalent conditions in western society
and is among the leading reasons for outpatient visits and causes of hospitalization. While …

Diverticulosis is a condition in which sac-like pro-trusions develop in the wall of the colon.
The prevalence of diverticulosis increases with age; less than 20% of people younger than …

There is the East‐West paradox in prevalence and phenotype of colonic diverticula, but
colonic diverticular bleeding (CDB) is the most common cause of acute lower …

BACKGROUND: Diverticular disease of the colon is a common disorder, characterized by
recurrent symptoms and complications such as diverticulitis, requiring hospital admissions …