title: Colonic Diverticula and Diverticular Disease: 10 Facts Clinicians Should Know.
abstract: Diverticular disease accounts for substantial health care utilization and costs. Despite this public health burden, clinical practice has been largely based on poor-quality evidence. Fortunately, there is growing interest in this neglected disease. Based on recent work, clinicians should be familiar with the following 10 facts about diverticula and diverticular disease.
authors.affiliation: assistant professor of medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina Anne_Peery@med.unc.edu.
authors.forename: Anne F
authors.initials: AF
authors.lastname: Peery
mesh_terms: D004239:Diverticulitis, Colonic; D004241:Diverticulum, Colon; D006801:Humans