ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Colonic diverticular disease is common in Western countries. It is often asymptomatic; only 10-26% of patients will progress to diverticulitis with symptoms ranging from minor complaints to life threatening sequelae. OBJECTIVES: To recognize the pattern of presentation, diagnosis, treatment and outcome of diverticular disease in our community. METHODS: From January 1996 to June 2004, 19 patients with diverticular ... Read more