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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Reflecting research-driven changes in clinical practice, a revised set of evidence-based recommendations for the medical and surgical treatment of left-sided colonic diverticulitis has been published ...

Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MDKey TakeawaysAvoid 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 ...

It's something that sends hundreds of thousands of Americans to the ER every year, and for many people, it starts with what ...

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 ...

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 ...