Acute Diverticulitis in the Young : The Same Disease in a Different Patient
Joint Authors
Podda, Mauro
Vacca, Valentina
Reccia, Isabella
Pisanu, Adolfo
Uccheddu, Alessandro
Source
Gastroenterology Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-03-10
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Natural history and risk factors for diverticulitis in young patients are still debatable.
This study aimed to assess whether difference exists in patients aged 50 and younger when compared to older patients and to identify risk factors for acute diverticulitis in the young.
Patients and Methods.
From January 2006 to December 2011, 80 patients were admitted to our department for acute diverticulitis.
We carried out a cross-sectional study in 23 patients (28.7%) aged 50 and younger and 57 older patients (71.3%).
Results.
Acute diverticulitis in the young was not more aggressive than in the older patient.
Diverticulitis at patient’s admission was similar with respect to Hinchey’s stage and prior history of diverticulitis.
No significant difference was found for both medical and surgical treatment.
The rate of recurrent diverticulitis in nonoperated patients was similar.
Male gender, body mass index ≥25, and assumption of alcohol were independent risk factors for the occurrence of an acute diverticulitis in the young.
Conclusions.
The same disease seems to be affecting young patients such as overweight or obese male individual.
Current policies to prevent diverticular disease and its related complications must include obesity control together with high-fiber diet and regular exercise.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Pisanu, Adolfo& Vacca, Valentina& Reccia, Isabella& Podda, Mauro& Uccheddu, Alessandro. 2013. Acute Diverticulitis in the Young : The Same Disease in a Different Patient. Gastroenterology Research and Practice،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Pisanu, Adolfo…[et al.]. Acute Diverticulitis in the Young : The Same Disease in a Different Patient. Gastroenterology Research and Practice No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Pisanu, Adolfo& Vacca, Valentina& Reccia, Isabella& Podda, Mauro& Uccheddu, Alessandro. Acute Diverticulitis in the Young : The Same Disease in a Different Patient. Gastroenterology Research and Practice. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-504716
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-504716