Hobson Kristina G, Roberts Patricia L
Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Lahey Clinic, Burlington, MA 01805, USA.
Clin Colon Rectal Surg. 2004 Aug;17(3):147-53. doi: 10.1055/s-2004-832695.
Diverticular disease is prevalent in Western countries and yet its pathogenesis remains poorly understood. The common theories of the cause of diverticular disease have focused on colonic motility, the structural aspects of the colonic wall, and the role of dietary factors, particularly fiber.