Younger Age and Prognosis in Diverticulitis: A Nationwide Retrospective Cohort Study
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 surg...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2013-01-01
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| Series: | Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/341501 |
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