[Obesity and complicated diverticular disease of the colon].

Background: The incidence of diverticular disease of the colon has been rising in recent years, and the associated factors are: low ingestion of fibre, age, lack of physical activity, and obesity.

Methods: A retrospective, descriptive, observational study was conducted on patients with the diagnosis of complicated diverticular disease requiring surgical or interventional treatment, for a period of 12 years.

Results: A total of 114 patients (72 males, and 42 females), age range 28-91 years.