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Diverticulitis

Known as: Diverticulitides, Diverticulitis NOS, Diverticulitis [Disease/Finding] 
Inflammation of one or more pouches or sacs that bulge out from the wall of a hollow organ, such as the colon. Symptoms include muscle spasms and… 
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ARTERIAL TORTUOSITY SYNDROMEColitisColon diverticulum anatomic structureDicumarol

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Colonic Diverticulitischronic diverticulitis

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DiverticulosisGastrointestinal Diseases

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Highly Cited
2010
Highly Cited
2010
Single incision laparoscopic sigmoid colon resections without visible scar: a novel technique
Objective  On the way to ‘no‐scar’ techniques we developed a novel method for colorectal resection utilizing three intraumbilical… 
Highly Cited
2008
Highly Cited
2008
Routine interval appendectomy is unnecessary after conservative treatment of appendiceal mass
Objective  The traditional management of appendiceal mass is initial conservative treatment followed by interval appendicectomy… 
Review
2002
Review
2002
Clinical and functional results after elective colonic resection in 75 consecutive patients with diverticular disease.
Highly Cited
2002
Highly Cited
2002
Timing of Prophylactic Surgery in Prevention of Diverticulitis Recurrence: A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
Although surgery is recommended after two or more attacks of uncomplicated diverticulitis, the optimal timing for surgery in… 
Review
2001
Review
2001
Diverticulitis in the Young Patient
Although predominantly a disease in older adults diverticulitis does affect younger patients. The disease has been described as… 
Highly Cited
1998
Highly Cited
1998
Hand-assisted laparoscopic sigmoidectomy for diverticulitis
BACKGROUND: Sigmoid colectomy for diverticular disease, a routine procedure when performed using standard open methods, can prove… 
Review
1994
Review
1994
CT of appendicitis and diverticulitis.
CT scans have made a significant impact on the diagnosis and staging of those gastrointestinal disorders that are associated with… 
Highly Cited
1984
Highly Cited
1984
Cytotoxicity of mononuclear cells for autologous colonic epithelial cells in colonic diseases
Highly Cited
1983
Highly Cited
1983
Computerized radiology of the colon: a potential screening technique.
Highly Cited
1965
Highly Cited
1965
Effect of morphine, prostigmine, pethidine, and probanthine on the human colon in diverticulosis studied by intraluminal pressure recording and cineradiography
EDITORIALSYNOPSISA previous study hasshownthatmorphine causesthegeneration ofhigh intrasigmoid pressures.Indiverticulosis… 
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