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World J Gastrointest Surg. Nov 27, 2015; 7(11): 313-318
Published online Nov 27, 2015. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v7.i11.313
Published online Nov 27, 2015. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v7.i11.313
Natural history of uncomplicated sigmoid diverticulitis
Nicolas C Buchs, Neil J Mortensen, Department of Colorectal Surgery, Oxford University Hospitals, Oxford OX3 7LE, United Kingdom
Nicolas C Buchs, Frederic Ris, Philippe Morel, Pascal Gervaz, Division of Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University Hospitals of Geneva, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland
Author contributions: Buchs NC and Gervaz P designed the research; Buchs NC, Ris F and Gervaz P performed the research (acquisition of data); Buchs NC, Mortensen NJ and Morel P analyzed and interpreted the data; Buchs NC and Gervaz P wrote the article; Mortensen NJ, Ris F and Morel P revised the article; all the authors gave the final approval.
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Correspondence to: Dr. Nicolas C Buchs, MD, Department of Colorectal Surgery, Oxford University Hospitals, Old Road, Headington, Oxford OX3 7LE, United Kingdom. nicolas.c.buchs@hcuge.ch
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Received: June 23, 2015
Peer-review started: June 26, 2015
First decision: July 25, 2015
Revised: September 8, 2015
Accepted: October 12, 2015
Article in press: October 13, 2015
Published online: November 27, 2015
Peer-review started: June 26, 2015
First decision: July 25, 2015
Revised: September 8, 2015
Accepted: October 12, 2015
Article in press: October 13, 2015
Published online: November 27, 2015
Core Tip
Core tip: The natural history of sigmoid diverticulitis is poorly understood. While there is a clear lack of uniformity in terminology, which results in difficulties interpreting and comparing findings between studies, this comprehensive review demonstrates the benign nature of simple sigmoid diverticulitis. The overall recurrence rate is relatively low. Several risk factors are found to be associated with recurrence.