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Association Between Colon Diverticulosis and Development of Colorectal Cancer

대장게실과 대장암 발생과의 상관관계

  • Kim, Tae-Oh (Department of Internal Medicine, Haeundae Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine)
  • 김태오 (인제대학교 의과대학 해운대백병원 내과)
  • Published : 2013.12.01
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Abstract

The prevalence of colorectal cancer (CRC) and diverticular disease has increased in recent years. Both have common risk factors such as age and a lack of dietary fiber. A causal relationship between diverticulosis and CRC has been suggested in different studies. Despite common epidemiological trends and risk factors, there are conflicting data concerning the association between diverticular disease and CRC. Such discrepancy could be referred to the highly heterogeneous study design and setting in the diff erent epidemiologic series. Unravelling the dilemma seems to be clinically relevant, because a different screening and/or surveillance protocol for CRC could be scheduled in patients with diverticula. The present review aimed to perform a comprehensive evaluation of the available data.

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