Original Article

Severe Hemorrhage as a Complication of Diverticulitis

Authors: HENRY M. CARNEY M.D.

Abstract

It is becoming recognized that massive hemorrhage in the bowel may originate from diverticulosis. Though this is contrary to former beliefs, it is becoming established as a fact. One reason for this is an aging population in which the incidence of diverticulosis is from 15 to 20 per cent.

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