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3D illustration of a pink colon formed from interlocking puzzle pieces, with several pieces missing and two gloved hands using surgical instruments to fit pieces into the colon.
February 10, 2022

Diverticulitis surgery: guidelines needed

Surgical removal of the colon for recurrent diverticulosis varies by geographic region and is associated with surgeon and hospital factors; stronger national guidelines are needed, Vanderbilt researchers report.