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Diverticular disease.
Ronald J Place1, Clifford L Simmang
1Department of Surgery, Madigan Army Medical Center, Ft. Lewis, WA 98431, USA.
Best Practice & Research. Clinical Gastroenterology
|April 30, 2002
Summary
Diverticular disease is common and increases with age, affecting up to 30% of people. This review covers its epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment options for clinical signs.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Digestive Health
Background:
- Diverticular disease is a prevalent condition in Western nations.
- Prevalence significantly increases with advancing age.
- While many remain asymptomatic, up to 30% develop clinical manifestations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To comprehensively review the epidemiology of diverticular disease.
- To elucidate the pathogenesis and clinical presentation.
- To outline diagnostic approaches and treatment strategies.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of epidemiological data.
- Analysis of pathogenesis mechanisms.
- Synthesis of clinical presentation, diagnostic, and treatment information.
Main Results:
- Diverticular disease epidemiology shows increasing prevalence with age.
- Clinical signs encompass pain, bleeding, obstruction, abscess, fistulae, and perforation.
- A range of diagnostic tools and therapeutic interventions are available.
Conclusions:
- Diverticular disease is a common, age-related disorder with varied clinical outcomes.
- Understanding epidemiology and pathogenesis is key to effective management.
- Comprehensive diagnostic and treatment strategies are essential for patient care.