| Literature DB >> 51965 |
Abstract
Retention of flatus is the main factor in the origin and progression of sigmoid diverticular disease. This hypothesis explains why the disease is confined to modern urban communities, and why the patient must avoid "windy" foods.Entities:
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Year: 1975 PMID： 51965 DOI： 10.1016/s0140-6736(75)90677-7
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Lancet ISSN： 0140-6736 Impact factor: 79.321