In this chapter, we review the literature on symptomatic uncomplicated diverticular disease (SUDD) including its definition, pathogenesis, risk factors, and epidemiology. In addition, SUDD shares considerable overlap with irritable bowel syndrome. We will therefore review the similarities and differences between the conditions and consider shared treatment modalities.

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Symptomatic Uncomplicated Diverticular Disease or Irritable Bowel Syndrome: How Can You Tell?

  • Mythili P. Pathipati,
  • Kyle Staller

摘要

In this chapter, we review the literature on symptomatic uncomplicated diverticular disease (SUDD) including its definition, pathogenesis, risk factors, and epidemiology. In addition, SUDD shares considerable overlap with irritable bowel syndrome. We will therefore review the similarities and differences between the conditions and consider shared treatment modalities.