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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Colorectal Surgery
  • Evidence-Based Medicine

Background:

  • Diverticular disease prevalence increases with age, affecting over 25% by 60 years.
  • Symptomatic diverticular disease impacts 10-25% of affected individuals, with 5% experiencing complications.
  • Complications include perforation, obstruction, hemorrhage, fistulae, and abscesses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review treatments for uncomplicated diverticular disease.
  • To evaluate interventions for preventing diverticular disease complications.
  • To assess treatments for acute diverticulitis.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of 16 studies including systematic reviews, RCTs, and observational studies.
  • Searched major databases (Medline, Embase, Cochrane Library) up to May 2010.
  • Included harms alerts from regulatory agencies (FDA, MHRA).

Main Results:

  • Evaluated the effectiveness and safety of various interventions.
  • Included antispasmodics, elective surgery, fiber supplementation (bran, ispaghula husk), lactulose, mesalazine, methylcellulose, and rifaximin.
  • GRADE evaluation of evidence quality was performed.

Conclusions:

  • Information on the effectiveness and safety of reviewed interventions is presented.
  • This systematic review provides evidence for managing diverticular disease.
  • The findings guide clinical decisions for treating diverticular disease and its complications.