Diverticula are outpouchings of the intestinal wall and are common anatomical alterations
detected in the human colon. Colonic diverticulosis (the presence of diverticula in the colon; …

The focus of this review is to provide an overview of the current state of knowledge of
molecular mechanisms/processes that control differentiation of vascular smooth muscle cells …

Background The incidence of diverticulosis and diverticular disease of the colon, including
diverticulitis, is increasing worldwide, and becoming a significant burden on national health …

Diverticular disease is a common clinical problem, particularly in industrialized countries. In
most cases, colonic diverticula remain asymptomatic throughout life and sometimes are …

Diverticulosis of the colon is a widespread disease, and its prevalence is increasing
especially in the developing world. The underlying pathological mechanisms that cause the …

BACKGROUND & AIMS: Little is known about the role of heritable factors in diverticular
disease. We evaluated the contribution of heritable factors to the development of diverticular …

Decades of work in animal models have demonstrated that the enteric nervous system
(ENS) plays a key role in controlling gut functions. Recent advances made it possible to …

Diverticular disease (DD) is an age-related disorder of the large bowel which may affect half
of the population over the age of 65 in the UK. This high prevalence ranks it as one of the …

Diverticular disease is common condition globally, especially in Western countries.
Diverticulitis, Symptomatic uncomplicated Diverticular disease and Segmental Colitis …

Diverticular disease of the colon is the fifth most important gastrointestinal disease in terms
of direct and indirect healthcare costs in western countries. Uncomplicated diverticular …