Gastrointestinal System - Diverticular Disease

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• Diverticular Disease and Diverticulitis

  Last Updated: 2013-12-20 – Practice Guideline  

  This guidance for health providers covers the management of diverticular disease and diverticulitis (infected diverticula) in adults. Free membership required to access.

  Target Audience: Professional

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• Diverticulitis

  Last Updated: 2008-04-17 – Topic Overview  

  Information on MayoClinic.com which provides an overview of the signs and symptoms, causes, risk factors, screening and diagnosis, complications, treatment and prevention of diverticulitis.

  Target Audience: Consumer

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