Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology (Jan 2013)
Younger Age and Prognosis in Diverticulitis: A Nationwide Retrospective Cohort Study
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Traditionally regarded as a disease of the elderly, the incidence of diverticulitis of the colon has been on the rise, especially in younger cohorts. These patients have been found to experience a more aggressive disease course with more frequent hospitalization and greater need for surgical intervention.