| Literature DB >> 20011269 |
Kristina G Hobson1, Patricia L Roberts.
Abstract
Diverticular disease is prevalent in Western countries and yet its pathogenesis remains poorly understood. The common theories of the cause of diverticular disease have focused on colonic motility, the structural aspects of the colonic wall, and the role of dietary factors, particularly fiber.Entities:
Keywords: Diverticular disease; colonic motility; elastosis; segmentation
Year: 2004 PMID: 20011269 PMCID: PMC2780060 DOI: 10.1055/s-2004-832695
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin Colon Rectal Surg ISSN: 1530-9681