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World J Gastroenterol. Sep 28, 2016; 22(36): 8067-8069
Published online Sep 28, 2016. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v22.i36.8067
Segmental colitis associated diverticulosis syndrome
Hugh J Freeman
Hugh J Freeman, Department of Medicine (Gastroenterology), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T 1W5, Canada
Author contributions: Freeman HJ contributed all to this manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: Freeman HJ has no conflicts of interest.
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Correspondence to: Hugh J Freeman, MD, CM, FRCPC, FACP, Department of Medicine (Gastroenterology), University of British Columbia Hospital, 2211 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1W5, Canada. hugfree@shaw.ca
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Received: May 30, 2016
Peer-review started: May 30, 2016
First decision: July 12, 2016
Revised: July 21, 2016
Accepted: August 23, 2016
Article in press: August 23, 2016
Published online: September 28, 2016
Core Tip

Core tip: Segmental colitis associated diverticulosis is an increasingly recognized inflammatory disorder involving the colon, particularly the sigmoid colon. The disorder occurs mainly in males, often presents with rectal bleeding, and endoscopic evaluation usually reveals a localized non-granulomatous process in the sigmoid colon, frequently with rectal sparing. The clinical course is generally self-limited, sometimes resolving spontaneously or responding to minimal treatment.