Surgery for young onset diverticulitis: is it curative?

Purpose Previously considered a disease of old age, diverticular disease is increasingly prevalent in younger populations. Guidelines on surgical resection have shifted from recommending resection for all young onset patients to an individualized approach. Therefore, we aim to determine demographics...

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Published in:International journal of colorectal disease 2023-07, Vol.38 (1), p.195-195, Article 195
Main Authors: Connelly, Tara M., Cheong, Ju Yong, Lincango, Eddy P., Foley, Niamh, Duraes, Leonardo C., Kessler, Hermann
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Colectomy - methods
Diverticulitis
Diverticulitis - surgery
Diverticulitis, Colonic - complications
Diverticulitis, Colonic - surgery
Elective Surgical Procedures - adverse effects
Female
Gastroenterology
Health aspects
Hepatology
Humans
Internal Medicine
Male
Medical research
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Medicine, Experimental
Postoperative Complications - etiology
Postoperative Complications - surgery
Proctology
Retrospective Studies
Surgery
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:Purpose Previously considered a disease of old age, diverticular disease is increasingly prevalent in younger populations. Guidelines on surgical resection have shifted from recommending resection for all young onset patients to an individualized approach. Therefore, we aim to determine demographics and outcomes including radiographic and surgical recurrence rates in patients 
ISSN:1432-1262
0179-1958
1432-1262
DOI:10.1007/s00384-023-04479-6