Patterns of recurrence in patients with acute diverticulitis
British journal of surgery2010Vol. 97(6), pp. 952–957
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Abstract
Acute diverticulitis has a low recurrence rate and rarely progresses to complications. Any recurrence is usually early, in a pattern more consistent with failure of the index episode to settle. Subsequent elective surgery to prevent recurrence and the development of complications should be used sparingly.
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