Colonic Diverticular Disease

The book provides up-to-date information on all aspects of colonic diverticular disease, particularly common in Western countries. Most people suffering from it remain asymptomatic, while about 20% develop symptoms without complications, experiencing the so-called "Symptomatic Non-Complicated Diverticular Disease" (SUDD). 10-25% of this last group eventually  develop diverticulitis, with or without complications. The incidence of diverticulitis and diverticular colon disease is increasing w