Giant Sigmoid Diverticulum: A Rare Presentation of a Common Pathology

Although colonic diverticulum is a common disease, affecting about 35% of patients above the age of 60, giant sigmoid diverticulum is an uncommon variant of which only relatively few cases have been described in the literature. We report on our experience with a patient affected by giant sigmoid div...

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Main Authors: A. Guarnieri, M. Cesaretti, A. Tirone, N. Francioli, A. Piccolomini, G. Vuolo, L. Verre, V. Savelli, L. Di Cosmo, A.F. Carli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2009-02-01
Series:Case Reports in Gastroenterology
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Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/200014