Underlying Colorectal Cancer Was Rarely Detected After an Episode of Acute Diverticulitis: a Retrospective Analysis of 225 Patients

ConclusionThe rate of underlying CRC diagnosis was extremely low after an episode of acute diverticulitis. Male gender and platelet to lymphocyte ratio were predictors for the presence of underlying CRC.
Source: Journal of Gastrointestinal Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research