AI Article Synopsis
- A study examined the occurrence and effects of segmental colitis linked to diverticulosis (SCAD) in patients with newly diagnosed diverticulosis over three years, involving 2,215 patients.
- Out of these patients, 44 were diagnosed with SCAD, resulting in a prevalence rate of 1.99%, with most patients being around 64.5 years old.
- While SCAD often has mild effects, types B and D of the condition were related to more severe symptoms and poorer outcomes, such as higher steroid use and lesser chances of complete recovery.
Article Abstract
Introduction: We assessed the prevalence and clinical outcomes of segmental colitis associated with diverticulosis (SCAD) in patients with newly diagnosed diverticulosis.
Methods: A 3-year international, multicenter, prospective cohort study was conducted involving 2,215 patients.
Results: SCAD diagnosis was posed in 44 patients (30 male patients; median age: 64.5 years; prevalence of 1.99%, 95% confidence interval, 1.45%-2.66%). Patients with SCAD types D and B showed worse symptoms, higher fecal calprotectin values, needed more steroids, and reached less likely complete remission.
Discussion: Although SCAD generally had a benign outcome, types B and D were associated with more severe symptoms and worse clinical course.
Download full-text PDF |
Source |
|---|---|
| http://dx.doi.org/10.14309/ajg.0000000000002362 | DOI Listing |
Publication Analysis
Top Keywords
Similar Publications
Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?
Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!