Hospital admission for complicated diverticulitis is increasing in Italy, especially in younger patients: a national database study

ConclusionsFrom 2008 to 2015, we documented an increasing rate of hospitalization for complicated AD, especially for younger patients, with an increase in surgery for peritonitis and abscess. Further studies are needed to clearly assess the risk factors for complications and risk of surgery.
Source: Techniques in Coloproctology - Category: Surgery Source Type: research