title: Epidemiology and pathophysiology of diverticular disease.
abstract: Diverticular disease is common and thought to result from structural abnormalities of the colonic wall, disordered intestinal motility, or deficiencies of dietary fiber. Signs and symptoms of inflammation include fever, abdominal pain, and leukocytosis.
authors.affiliation: Internal Medicine, Ochsner Clinic Foundation, New Orleans, Louisiana.
authors.forename: Marc R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Matrana
authors.forename: David A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Margolin