Diverticular Disease: Guidelines of the German Society for Gastroenterology, Digestive and Metabolic Diseases and the German Society for General and Visceral Surgery

2014147 citationsReview

Authors

Wolfgang Kruis · Evangelisches Krankenhaus Kalk

Christoph‐Thomas Germer · Universitäts-Kinderklinik Würzburg

Ludger Leifeld · St. Bernward Krankenhaus

Abstract

New findings on diverticular disease call into question the overuse of antibiotics and excessive indications for surgery. Targeted treatment requires a precise diagnosis and intensive interdisciplinary cooperation.

Topics & Keywords

Diverticular Disease and Complications Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Digestion

Volume 90, Issue 3, pp. 190-207

DOI: 10.1159/000367625

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