Diverticulitis is a prevalent gastrointestinal disorder that is associated with significant
morbidity and health care costs. Approximately 20% of patients with incident diverticulitis …

Background Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) often report symptoms
compatible with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), which might have an effect on psychological …

Aim The goal of this European Society of Coloproctology (ESCP) guideline project is to give
an overview of the existing evidence on the management of diverticular disease, primarily as …

Diverticula are outpouchings of the intestinal wall and are common anatomical alterations
detected in the human colon. Colonic diverticulosis (the presence of diverticula in the colon; …

Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is one manifestation of gut microbiome
dysbiosis and is highly prevalent in IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome). SIBO can be diagnosed …

OBJECTIVES: Data on the incidence and natural history of diverticulitis are largely hospital-
based and exclude the majority of diverticulitis patients, who are treated in an outpatient …

Background & Aims Colonic diverticulosis is the most common finding during routine
colonoscopy, and patients often question the significance of these lesions. Guidelines state …

Background & Aims Colonic diverticula are the most common finding from colonoscopy
examinations. Little is known about the distribution of colonic diverticula, which are …

Background The incidence of diverticulosis and diverticular disease of the colon, including
diverticulitis, is increasing worldwide, and becoming a significant burden on national health …

Objective: The aim of this study was to establish whether surgical or conservative treatment
leads to a higher quality of life (QoL) in patients with recurring diverticulitis and/or ongoing …