Diverticular disease is a common malady in the 21st century affecting 50% of those older than 60 years, and up to 80% of those 80 years old and older. The objective of this issue of Clinics in Colon and Rectal Surgery is to give the reader not only an update of the current medical and surgical management of diverticular disease, but a concise review of the natural history of diverticular disease.
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