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Diverticular disease
Historical perspectives Colonic diverticulosis is a common anatomical disorder characterised by acquired, sac-like mucosal protrusions (diverticula) through the muscle wall. They are false diverticula because they do not involve all colonic layers. The term ‘ diverticulum’ (‘divertikel’ in German) was…