title: Diverticular disease.
abstract: Diverticular disease is a gastrointestinal disorder. Christine Hyde discusses the physiology and care of related conditions in the large bowel, examining potential surgical outcomes.
authors.affiliation: Hillingdon Hospital, Middlesex.
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authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Hyde
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D017677:Age Distribution; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003082:Colectomy; D003125:Colostomy / Q000451:nursing; D004043:Dietary Fiber / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004238:Diverticulitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D004240:Diverticulum / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D024802:Nurse's Role; D018579:Patient Selection; D017678:Sex Distribution; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing