Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3281532 | Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology | 2016 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Over the past 10 years, the prevalence of hospitalizations for diverticulitis increased and then plateaued, whereas that of diverticular bleeding decreased. The prevalence according to sex and race differed for diverticulitis and diverticular bleeding. These findings indicate different mechanisms of pathogenesis for these disorders.
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Authors
Chelle L. Wheat, Lisa L. Strate,