Answers to 10 key questions on diverticular disease of the colon.
Diverticular disease is common in industrialized countries, and will become more prevalent in the future. Although it is usually a benign condition, treatment with high-fiber diet may prevent complications such as infection, stricture, or bleeding.
Kennedy
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Department of Medicine, Loyola University Medical Center Maywood, Illinois 60153, USA.
Zarling
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