“Sigmoid diverticulitis mimicking cholecystitis” a clinical challenge
Abstract Diverticular disease is a common disorder and its incidence increases with ageing. Pathophysiology is multifactorial. Lifestyle, including smoking, alcohol intake, decreased dietary fibres and lack of physical activity, plays a predominant role. Genetics seems also to contribute specificall...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2019-06-01
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Series: | The Ultrasound Journal |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13089-019-0127-6 |