| Literature DB >> 2194951 |
L J Cheskin1, M Bohlman, M M Schuster.
Abstract
The prevalence of diverticular disease shows a striking correlation with advancing age. The spectrum of disease ranges from the entirely asymptomatic to a life-threatening surgical emergency. The diagnosis of acute diverticulitis is often particularly difficult to make in the elderly because of muted symptoms and signs. Current concepts of diagnosis and therapy are discussed.Entities:
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Year: 1990 PMID： 2194951
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Gastroenterol Clin North Am ISSN： 0889-8553 Impact factor: 3.806