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Diverticulosis

Known as: Divertikulose/Divertikulitis, DIVERTIKULOOSI, Diverticula of intestine 
A condition marked by small sacs or pouches in the walls of a hollow organ, such as the colon. These sacs can become inflamed and cause a condition… 
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Bladder DiverticulumColon diverticulum anatomic structureColonic DiverticulitisDiverticular disease of colon
DiverticulumMITOCHONDRIAL NEUROGASTROINTESTINAL ENCEPHALOPATHY SYNDROMESpecimen Source Codes - DiverticulumUrethral diverticulum

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Intestinal Diseases

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Review
2006
Review
2006
Prospective comparison of helical CT of the abdomen and pelvis without and with oral contrast in assessing acute abdominal pain in adult Emergency Department patients
PurposeThis prospective study compares the agreement of nonenhanced helical computed tomography (NECT) with oral contrast… 
Highly Cited
2003
Highly Cited
2003
Primary anastomosis after intraoperative colonic lavage vs. Hartmann's procedure in generalized peritonitis complicating diverticular disease of the colon
Background and aimsFor complicated diverticulitis Hartmann's procedure remains the favored option in patients with acute… 
Review
2003
Review
2003
Results of a Standardized Technique and Postoperative Care Plan for Laparoscopic Sigmoid Colectomy
AbstractINTRODUCTION: Laparoscopic sigmoid colectomy has been accepted slowly despite potential advantages because of the… 
Highly Cited
2001
Highly Cited
2001
Operative treatment of acute complications of diverticular disease: primary or secondary anastomosis after sigmoid resection.
OBJECTIVE To assess the comparative effects of two surgical regimens on the outcome of acute complicated diverticular disease… 
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… 
Highly Cited
1996
Highly Cited
1996
Outcome of laparoscopic colorectal surgery in older patients.
The object of this study was to assess the outcome of laparoscopic colorectal surgery in patients >60 years of age and compare it… 
Review
1993
Review
1993
Open colectomy versus laparoscopic colectomy: are there differences?
Laparoscopic colectomy has been increasingly reported as an option for the treatment of colonic pathology. However, there is very… 
Highly Cited
1987
Highly Cited
1987
Steroids, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and serious septic complications of diverticular disease.
In patients who have acute intermittent porphyria porphyric attacks often tend to be less frequent and finally stop after the age… 
Highly Cited
1974
Highly Cited
1974
Effects of unprocessed bran on colon function in normal subjects and in diverticular disease.
Highly Cited
1974
Highly Cited
1974
Action of Different Bran Preparations on Colonic Function
Two different types of commercially available bran were studied. One of these was composed of flake-like particles (coarse bran… 
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