Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Patients with diverticulitis were less likely to have colorectal cancer or advanced neoplasia vs. screening ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Colorectal cancer risk was lower in patients with uncomplicated diverticulitis vs. those undergoing routine ...

International guidelines recommend colonoscopy following hospitalisation for acute diverticulitis. There is a paucity of evidence supporting the efficacy of colonoscopy in this context, particularly ...

The prevalence and risk for colorectal cancer (CRC) is low among most patients with diverticulitis, but it is higher in patients with complicated diverticulitis, according to a new study. Colonoscopy ...

A recent study found diverticulitis has been on the rise in this country since the late 1990s. It now accounts for about 300,000 admissions each year for inpatient care. Dr. Christian Mayorga, a ...

There is still controversy regarding the appropriate management of diverticulitis of the colon in cases when both surgical and conservative treatment may be an option. We performed a systematic review ...

Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD Key Takeaways Avoid high fiber foods, like beans and raw fruits, during a diverticulitis flare-up. A clear liquid diet may be recommended to rest the colon during an ...

Guidelines call for selective use in uncomplicated cases, but that's not happening at the ...

According to two new clinical guidelines from the American College of Physicians (ACP), uncomplicated diverticulitis can be treated in an outpatient setting without antibiotics. Patients with ...

According to two new clinical guidelines from the American College of Physicians (ACP), uncomplicated diverticulitis can be treated in an outpatient setting without antibiotics. Patients with ...

A new study found that eating small, hard foods like nuts, seeds, and corn was not linked to diverticulitis. This helps debunk the myth that these foods could get stuck in the colon, inflaming the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Abdominal pain and changes in digestive habits are symptoms associated with a range of gastrointestinal issues. One potential ...