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Despite increasing literature on the management of symptomatic uncomplicated diverticular disease, there  is limited evidence that colonic diverticula are associated with chronic gastrointestinal symptoms or mucosal inflammation. Before recommending a therapy, we must establish the legitimacy of a condition or else we risk a delayed diagnosis and exposing our patients to unfounded risks.
Source: Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research