title: [Diverticular disease of the colon. Concepts to be reviewed for a rational therapeutic approach].
abstract: Indicators of a risk group for complicated diverticular disease have been suggested. They are: a) Age 50 years, 2) short history of left lower quadrant abdominal pain, 3) short segment of colon with diverticula, 4) elevated motility index.
authors: Università degli Studi di Firenze, Clinica Chirurgica III.
authors: C
authors: C
authors: Cortesini
authors: D
authors: D
authors: Pantalone
mesh_terms: D004241:Diverticulum, Colon / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012307:Risk Factors
vernacular_title: In tema di malattia diverticolare del colon. Concetti da rivedere per un indirizzo terapeutico razionale.