Diverticular Disease of the Gastrointestinal Tract.
review · Level V
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 29132526.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.pop.2017.07.007.
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Abstract
Almost all gastrointestinal tract diverticula require no intervention if they are asymptomatic. There is no clear diagnostic modality of choice for diagnosis and surveillance of diverticulum. Medical treatment should be attempted before surgical intervention because significant morbidity is may be associated with resection.
Medical subject headings
- Diverticular Diseases