title: [Perspectives in the treatment of the diverticular disease of the colon].
abstract: Diverticular disease of the colon shows a progressive increasing incidence. New physiopathological knowledges have clarified the role of several pathogenetic factors in determining the development of the disease. These new informations have permitted new therapeutic approaches. We reviewed the current and novel therapeutic indications in order to treat the symptoms and preventing recurrence.
authors: Servizio di Gastroenterologia Territoriale, Torino. antotursi@tiscali.it
authors: Antonio
authors: A
authors: Tursi
mesh_terms: D003663:Decision Trees; D004241:Diverticulum, Colon / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans