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mesalamine and Colonic Diverticulitis

mesalamine has been researched along with Colonic Diverticulitis in 52 studies

Mesalamine: An anti-inflammatory agent, structurally related to the SALICYLATES, which is active in INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE. It is considered to be the active moiety of SULPHASALAZINE. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed)
mesalamine : A monohydroxybenzoic acid that is salicylic acid substituted by an amino group at the 5-position.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" Mesalazine is as effective as rifaximin (higher dosage schedule) for diminishing some symptoms, but it appears to be better than rifaximin for improving the global score in those patients."2.71Efficacy of mesalazine in the treatment of symptomatic diverticular disease. ( Aragona, G; Cavallaro, LG; Cavestro, GM; Comparato, G; Di Mario, F; Fanigliulo, L; Franzé, A; Gnocchi, A; Iori, V; Leandro, G; Maino, M; Mazzocchi, G; Moussa, AM, 2005)
"Mesalazine does not prevent the recurrence of diverticulitis in patients with SUDD."2.58Effect of mesalazine on recurrence of diverticulitis in patients with symptomatic uncomplicated diverticular disease: a meta-analysis with trial sequential analysis of randomized controlled trials. ( Ali, B; Hajibandeh, S; Khan, RMA, 2018)
" Only randomized clinical trials (RCTs) (irrespective of language, blinding, or publication status), which compared mesalazine, irrespective of the dosage assumption, with placebo in SUDD were evaluated."2.58Mesalazine to treat symptomatic uncomplicated diverticular disease and to prevent acute diverticulitis occurrence. A systematic review with meta-analysis of randomized, placebo-controlled trials. ( Elisei, W; Picchio, M; Tursi, A, 2018)
"The incidence of diverticulosis and diverticular disease of the colon, including diverticulitis, is increasing worldwide, and becoming a significant burden on national health systems."2.52Review article: the pathophysiology and medical management of diverticulosis and diverticular disease of the colon. ( Danese, S; Papa, A; Tursi, A, 2015)
"Balsalazide is a 5-amino salicylic acid prodrug well-tolerated and effective in treating acute ulcerative colitis."2.44Balsalazide plus high-potency probiotic preparation (VSL[sharp]3) in the treatment of acute mild-to-moderate ulcerative colitis and uncomplicated diverticulitis of the colon. ( Tursi, A, 2008)
"Symptomatic recurrence of diverticulitis occurred in 3 patients in group A, while 13 patients showed recurrence of diverticulitis in group B (p < 0."1.31Long-term treatment with mesalazine and rifaximin versus rifaximin alone for patients with recurrent attacks of acute diverticulitis of colon. ( Brandimarte, G; Daffinà, R; Tursi, A, 2002)

Research

Studies (52)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's22 (42.31)29.6817
2010's28 (53.85)24.3611
2020's2 (3.85)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Balk, EM1
Adam, GP1
Cao, W1
Mehta, S1
Shah, N1
Hall, J1
Hardiman, K1
Lee, S1
Lightner, A1
Stocchi, L1
Paquette, IM1
Steele, SR1
Feingold, DL1
Kruis, W2
Greinwald, R1
Gracie, DJ1
Ford, AC1
Carter, F1
Alsayb, M1
Marshall, JK1
Yuan, Y1
Khan, RMA1
Ali, B2
Hajibandeh, S2
Picchio, M6
Elisei, W7
Tursi, A18
Giorgetti, GM3
Inchingolo, CD2
Nenna, R2
Maiorano, M1
Penna, A1
Lecca, PG1
Brandimarte, G7
Di Mario, F6
Loperfido, S1
Dal Bo', N1
Ferrara, F1
Marcello, R1
Heras Salvat, H1
Scarpignato, C3
Kruse, E1
Leifeld, L2
Gargallo Puyuelo, CJ1
Sopeña, F1
Lanas Arbeloa, A1
Papa, A1
Danese, S1
Jaung, R1
Robertson, J1
Vather, R1
Rowbotham, D1
Bissett, IP1
Scaioli, E1
Colecchia, A1
Marasco, G1
Schiumerini, R1
Festi, D1
Khan, MA1
Lee, WM1
Howden, CW1
Malfertheiner, P1
Dai, C1
Jiang, M1
Sun, MJ1
Fan, YC1
Peery, AF1
Humes, D1
Simpson, J4
Spiller, RC1
Papagrigoriadis, S1
Gatta, L2
Vakil, N1
Vaira, D2
Pilotto, A2
Curlo, M2
Comparato, G4
Leandro, G2
Ferro, U1
Lera, M2
Milletti, S1
Ahn, SB1
Han, DS1
Park, HS1
Kim, TY1
Eun, CS1
Jeon, YC1
Sohn, JH1
Lucarini, P1
Enkleda, K1
Franzé, A4
Bassotti, G1
Villanacci, V1
Giorgetti, G1
Aiello, F2
Maconi, G1
Barbara, G1
Bosetti, C1
Cuomo, R1
Annibale, B1
Gross, V1
Giorgio, F1
Ierardi, E1
Strate, LL1
Modi, R1
Cohen, E1
Spiegel, BM1
Daffinà, R1
Spiller, R3
Aragona, G3
Fanigliulo, L3
Cavallaro, LG3
Cavestro, GM3
Iori, V2
Maino, M2
Moussa, AM1
Gnocchi, A1
Mazzocchi, G2
Ierfone, N1
Di Fulvio, A1
Pontone, S1
Terzakis, P1
Martino, G1
Pontone, P1
Floch, MH1
White, JA1
Cohen, HD1
Das, KM1
Hoffmann, R1
Muzzetto, P1
Colla, G1
Sianesi, M1
Mario, FD1
Freeman, HJ1
Imperiali, G1
Meucci, G1
Alvisi, C1
Fasoli, R1
Ferrara, A1
Girelli, CM1
Rocca, F1
Saibeni, S1
Minoli, G1

Clinical Trials (6)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
Double-blind, Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Parallel Group, Multi-centre Phase III Clinical Study on the Efficacy and Tolerability of Mesalazine Granules vs. Placebo for the Prevention of Recurrence of Diverticulitis[NCT00695643]Phase 3345 participants (Actual)Interventional2008-01-31Terminated
Double-blind, Dose-response, Randomised, Placebo-controlled, Parallel Group, Multi-centre Phase III Clinical Study on the Efficacy and Tolerability of Mesalazine Granules vs. Placebo for the Prevention of Recurrence of Diverticulitis[NCT01038739]Phase 3330 participants (Actual)Interventional2010-01-31Terminated (stopped due to Stopped due to futility.)
Multicentre Controlled, Randomized Clinical Trial to Compare the Efficacy and Safety of Ambulatory Treatment of Mild Acute Diverticulitis Without Antibiotics With the Standard Treatment With Antibiotics[NCT02785549]Phase 4480 participants (Actual)Interventional2016-11-30Completed
Diverticular Disease Register (REMAD)[NCT03325829]1,217 participants (Actual)Observational [Patient Registry]2015-04-30Active, not recruiting
[NCT02003807]102 participants (Actual)Observational2013-07-31Completed
Prevalence of Segmental Colitis Associated With Colic Diverticulosis (SCAD): an Observational Study[NCT04279821]50 participants (Anticipated)Observational2020-02-01Recruiting
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Reviews

30 reviews available for mesalamine and Colonic Diverticulitis

ArticleYear
Evaluation and Management After Acute Left-Sided Colonic Diverticulitis : A Systematic Review.
    Annals of internal medicine, 2022, Volume: 175, Issue:3

    Topics: Colonoscopy; Diverticulitis; Diverticulitis, Colonic; Humans; Mesalamine; United States

2022
Mesalamine (5-ASA) for the prevention of recurrent diverticulitis.
    The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 2017, Oct-03, Volume: 10

    Topics: Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Diverticulitis, Colonic; Humans; Mesalamine; Randomized Con

2017
Effect of mesalazine on recurrence of diverticulitis in patients with symptomatic uncomplicated diverticular disease: a meta-analysis with trial sequential analysis of randomized controlled trials.
    Colorectal disease : the official journal of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland, 2018, Volume: 20, Issue:6

    Topics: Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Diverticulitis, Colonic; Diverticulosis, Colonic; Humans; M

2018
Mesalazine to treat symptomatic uncomplicated diverticular disease and to prevent acute diverticulitis occurrence. A systematic review with meta-analysis of randomized, placebo-controlled trials.
    Journal of gastrointestinal and liver diseases : JGLD, 2018, Volume: 27, Issue:3

    Topics: Acute Disease; Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Diverticulit

2018
[Prevention and conservative therapy of diverticular disease].
    Der Chirurg; Zeitschrift fur alle Gebiete der operativen Medizen, 2014, Volume: 85, Issue:4

    Topics: Anti-Bacterial Agents; Dietary Fiber; Diverticulitis, Colonic; Diverticulosis, Colonic; Evidence-Bas

2014
Colonic diverticular disease. Treatment and prevention.
    Gastroenterologia y hepatologia, 2015, Volume: 38, Issue:10

    Topics: Anti-Bacterial Agents; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Combined Modality Therapy; Contraind

2015
Review article: the pathophysiology and medical management of diverticulosis and diverticular disease of the colon.
    Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics, 2015, Volume: 42, Issue:6

    Topics: Anti-Bacterial Agents; Dietary Fiber; Diverticulitis, Colonic; Diverticulum; Humans; Mesalamine; Pro

2015
Changes in the approach to acute diverticulitis.
    ANZ journal of surgery, 2015, Volume: 85, Issue:10

    Topics: Acute Disease; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Diverticulitis; Diverticulitis, Colo

2015
New medical strategies for the management of acute diverticulitis.
    Expert review of gastroenterology & hepatology, 2015, Volume: 9, Issue:10

    Topics: Acute Disease; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Colonoscopy; Dietary

2015
Pathophysiology and Therapeutic Strategies for Symptomatic Uncomplicated Diverticular Disease of the Colon.
    Digestive diseases and sciences, 2016, Volume: 61, Issue:3

    Topics: Anti-Bacterial Agents; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Dietary Fiber; Diverticulitis, Colon

2016
Mesalamine Does Not Help Prevent Recurrent Acute Colonic Diverticulitis: Meta-Analysis of Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trials.
    The American journal of gastroenterology, 2016, Volume: 111, Issue:4

    Topics: Acute Disease; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Diverticulitis, Colonic; Humans; Mesalamine;

2016
Mesalazine for the Treatment of Symptomatic Uncomplicated Diverticular Disease of the Colon and for Primary Prevention of Diverticulitis: A Systematic Review of Randomized Clinical Trials.
    Journal of clinical gastroenterology, 2016, Volume: 50 Suppl 1

    Topics: Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Diverticulitis, Colonic; Diverticulosis, Colonic; Female; H

2016
Mesalazine in preventing acute diverticulitis occurrence: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
    Journal of gastrointestinal and liver diseases : JGLD, 2016, Volume: 25, Issue:3

    Topics: Acute Disease; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Chi-Square Distribution; Diverticulitis, Col

2016
Therapeutic management of acute uncomplicated diverticulitis.
    Minerva gastroenterologica e dietologica, 2017, Volume: 63, Issue:2

    Topics: Acute Disease; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Clinical Trials as To

2017
Balsalazide plus high-potency probiotic preparation (VSL[sharp]3) in the treatment of acute mild-to-moderate ulcerative colitis and uncomplicated diverticulitis of the colon.
    Journal of clinical gastroenterology, 2008, Volume: 42 Suppl 3 Pt 1

    Topics: Clinical Trials as Topic; Colitis, Ulcerative; Diverticulitis, Colonic; Drug Therapy, Combination; G

2008
Colonic diverticular disease.
    BMJ clinical evidence, 2007, Aug-15, Volume: 2007

    Topics: Acute Disease; Diverticulitis; Diverticulitis, Colonic; Diverticulosis, Colonic; Diverticulum; Human

2007
Review article: the current and evolving treatment of colonic diverticular disease.
    Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics, 2009, Sep-15, Volume: 30, Issue:6

    Topics: Anti-Bacterial Agents; Dietary Supplements; Diverticulitis, Colonic; Gastrointestinal Agents; Humans

2009
Efficacy of 5-ASA in the treatment of colonic diverticular disease.
    Journal of clinical gastroenterology, 2010, Volume: 44, Issue:2

    Topics: Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Diverticulitis, Colonic; Drug Administration Schedule; Huma

2010
Treatment of diverticular disease of the colon and prevention of acute diverticulitis: a systematic review.
    Diseases of the colon and rectum, 2011, Volume: 54, Issue:10

    Topics: Anti-Infective Agents; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Combined Modality Therapy; Dietary F

2011
Aminosalicylates.
    Digestive diseases (Basel, Switzerland), 2012, Volume: 30, Issue:1

    Topics: Aminosalicylic Acids; Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Colitis; Diverticulitis, Colonic; Humans; Mesalamine

2012
Diverticular disease as a chronic illness: evolving epidemiologic and clinical insights.
    The American journal of gastroenterology, 2012, Volume: 107, Issue:10

    Topics: Abdominal Pain; Acute Disease; Age Distribution; Anti-Infective Agents; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, No

2012
Diverticular disease as a chronic illness: evolving epidemiologic and clinical insights.
    The American journal of gastroenterology, 2012, Volume: 107, Issue:10

    Topics: Abdominal Pain; Acute Disease; Age Distribution; Anti-Infective Agents; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, No

2012
Diverticular disease as a chronic illness: evolving epidemiologic and clinical insights.
    The American journal of gastroenterology, 2012, Volume: 107, Issue:10

    Topics: Abdominal Pain; Acute Disease; Age Distribution; Anti-Infective Agents; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, No

2012
Diverticular disease as a chronic illness: evolving epidemiologic and clinical insights.
    The American journal of gastroenterology, 2012, Volume: 107, Issue:10

    Topics: Abdominal Pain; Acute Disease; Age Distribution; Anti-Infective Agents; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, No

2012
Advances in the management of colonic diverticulitis.
    CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association journal = journal de l'Association medicale canadienne, 2012, Sep-18, Volume: 184, Issue:13

    Topics: Anti-Bacterial Agents; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Colon; Dietary Fiber; Diverticulitis

2012
Colonic diverticular disease.
    Clinical evidence, 2003, Issue:9

    Topics: Anti-Infective Agents; Dietary Fiber; Diverticulitis, Colonic; Diverticulum, Colon; Humans; Mesalami

2003
Acute diverticulitis of the colon--current medical therapeutic management.
    Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy, 2004, Volume: 5, Issue:1

    Topics: Acute Disease; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Diverticulitis, Colon

2004
Colonic diverticular disease.
    Clinical evidence, 2004, Issue:11

    Topics: Acute Disease; Anti-Infective Agents; Dietary Fiber; Diverticulitis, Colonic; Diverticulum, Colon; H

2004
Mesalazine for diverticular disease of the colon--a new role for an old drug.
    Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy, 2005, Volume: 6, Issue:1

    Topics: Animals; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Diverticulitis, Colonic; Drug Therapy, Combination

2005
Colonic diverticular disease.
    Clinical evidence, 2004, Issue:12

    Topics: Acute Disease; Anti-Infective Agents; Dietary Fiber; Diverticulitis, Colonic; Diverticulum, Colon; H

2004
Management of diverticular disease is changing.
    World journal of gastroenterology, 2006, May-28, Volume: 12, Issue:20

    Topics: Acute Disease; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Diagnosis, Differential; Diverticulitis, Col

2006
The metabolism of mesalamine and its possible use in colonic diverticulitis as an anti-inflammatory agent.
    Journal of clinical gastroenterology, 2006, Volume: 40 Suppl 3

    Topics: Acute Disease; Administration, Oral; Administration, Rectal; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal

2006
Use of mesalazine in diverticular disease.
    Journal of clinical gastroenterology, 2006, Volume: 40 Suppl 3

    Topics: Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Cytokines; Disease Progression; Diverticulitis, Colonic; Di

2006

Trials

5 trials available for mesalamine and Colonic Diverticulitis

ArticleYear
Long-term treatment with mesalazine in patients with symptomatic uncomplicated diverticular disease.
    Internal and emergency medicine, 2012, Volume: 7, Issue:2

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Aged; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Biopsy, Needle; Confidence Inte

2012
Efficacy of mesalazine in the treatment of symptomatic diverticular disease.
    Digestive diseases and sciences, 2005, Volume: 50, Issue:3

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Analysis of Variance; Diverticulitis, Colonic;

2005
[Modern indications on the medical treatment of symptomatic diverticular disease].
    Il Giornale di chirurgia, 2006, Volume: 27, Issue:3

    Topics: Aged; Anti-Infective Agents; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Diverticulitis, Colonic; Drug

2006
Balsalazide and/or high-potency probiotic mixture (VSL#3) in maintaining remission after attack of acute, uncomplicated diverticulitis of the colon.
    International journal of colorectal disease, 2007, Volume: 22, Issue:9

    Topics: Acute Disease; Adult; Aged; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Bifidobacterium; Diverticulitis

2007
Prevention of complications and symptomatic recurrences in diverticular disease with mesalazine: a 12-month follow-up.
    Digestive diseases and sciences, 2007, Volume: 52, Issue:11

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Barium Sulfate; Colonoscopy

2007

Other Studies

17 other studies available for mesalamine and Colonic Diverticulitis

ArticleYear
The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Treatment of Left-Sided Colonic Diverticulitis.
    Diseases of the colon and rectum, 2020, Volume: 63, Issue:6

    Topics: Anti-Bacterial Agents; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Colorectal Surgery; Disease Manageme

2020
Editorial: mesalazine to prevent recurrent acute diverticulitis-the final nail in the coffin. Authors' reply.
    Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics, 2017, Volume: 46, Issue:4

    Topics: Diverticulitis; Diverticulitis, Colonic; Humans; Mesalamine

2017
Editorial: mesalazine to prevent recurrent acute diverticulitis-the final nail in the coffin. Authors' reply.
    Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics, 2017, Volume: 46, Issue:4

    Topics: Diverticulitis; Diverticulitis, Colonic; Humans; Mesalamine

2017
Editorial: mesalazine to prevent recurrent acute diverticulitis-the final nail in the coffin. Authors' reply.
    Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics, 2017, Volume: 46, Issue:4

    Topics: Diverticulitis; Diverticulitis, Colonic; Humans; Mesalamine

2017
Editorial: mesalazine to prevent recurrent acute diverticulitis-the final nail in the coffin. Authors' reply.
    Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics, 2017, Volume: 46, Issue:4

    Topics: Diverticulitis; Diverticulitis, Colonic; Humans; Mesalamine

2017
Editorial: mesalazine to prevent recurrent acute diverticulitis-the final nail in the coffin.
    Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics, 2017, Volume: 46, Issue:4

    Topics: Diverticulitis; Diverticulitis, Colonic; Humans; Mesalamine

2017
Editorial: mesalazine to prevent recurrent acute diverticulitis-the final nail in the coffin.
    Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics, 2017, Volume: 46, Issue:4

    Topics: Diverticulitis; Diverticulitis, Colonic; Humans; Mesalamine

2017
Editorial: mesalazine to prevent recurrent acute diverticulitis-the final nail in the coffin.
    Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics, 2017, Volume: 46, Issue:4

    Topics: Diverticulitis; Diverticulitis, Colonic; Humans; Mesalamine

2017
Editorial: mesalazine to prevent recurrent acute diverticulitis-the final nail in the coffin.
    Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics, 2017, Volume: 46, Issue:4

    Topics: Diverticulitis; Diverticulitis, Colonic; Humans; Mesalamine

2017
Effectiveness of different therapeutic strategies in preventing diverticulitis recurrence.
    European review for medical and pharmacological sciences, 2013, Volume: 17, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Diverticulitis, Colonic; Fe

2013
Intermittent versus every-day mesalazine therapy in preventing complications of diverticular disease: a long-term follow-up study.
    European review for medical and pharmacological sciences, 2013, Volume: 17, Issue:23

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Chi-Square Distribution; Di

2013
Mesalamine in Recurrent Acute Colonic Diverticulitis.
    The American journal of gastroenterology, 2016, Volume: 111, Issue:11

    Topics: Acute Disease; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Diverticulitis; Diverticulitis, Colonic; Hum

2016
[Modern therapy of diverticular disease].
    Der Internist, 2008, Volume: 49, Issue:12

    Topics: Abscess; Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroi

2008
[A case of segmental colitis associated with diverticular disease].
    The Korean journal of gastroenterology = Taehan Sohwagi Hakhoe chi, 2010, Volume: 55, Issue:3

    Topics: Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Colitis; Colon, Sigmoid; Colonoscopy; Diverticulitis, Colon

2010
Medical treatment of colonic diverticular disease: are we sure the aim is right?
    Internal and emergency medicine, 2012, Volume: 7, Issue:2

    Topics: Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Diverticulitis, Colonic; Female; Humans; Male; Mesalamine

2012
Role of fecal calprotectin in the diagnosis and treatment of segmental colitis associated with diverticulosis.
    Minerva gastroenterologica e dietologica, 2011, Volume: 57, Issue:3

    Topics: Aged; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Biomarkers; Case-Control Studies; Colitis, Ulcerative

2011
Mucosal expression of basic fibroblastic growth factor, Syndecan 1 and tumor necrosis factor-alpha in diverticular disease of the colon: a case-control study.
    Neurogastroenterology and motility, 2012, Volume: 24, Issue:9

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Anti-Infective Agents; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Case

2012
Long-term treatment with mesalazine and rifaximin versus rifaximin alone for patients with recurrent attacks of acute diverticulitis of colon.
    Digestive and liver disease : official journal of the Italian Society of Gastroenterology and the Italian Association for the Study of the Liver, 2002, Volume: 34, Issue:7

    Topics: Acute Disease; Aged; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Diverticulitis, Colonic; Drug Therapy,

2002
Diverticular disease of the colon.
    Lancet (London, England), 2004, Apr-24, Volume: 363, Issue:9418

    Topics: Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Diverticulitis, Colonic; Diverticulosis, Colonic; Humans; M

2004
Preventive therapy for complicated diverticular disease of the colon: looking for a correct therapeutic approach.
    Gastroenterology, 2004, Volume: 127, Issue:6

    Topics: Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Calcium Channel Blockers; Diverticulitis, Colonic; Humans;

2004
[Course and conservative treatment of diverticular disease].
    Praxis, 2007, Feb-14, Volume: 96, Issue:7

    Topics: Aged, 80 and over; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Cross-Sectional Studies; Diagnosis, Differential; Divertic

2007
Natural history and long-term clinical behavior of segmental colitis associated with diverticulosis (SCAD syndrome).
    Digestive diseases and sciences, 2008, Volume: 53, Issue:9

    Topics: Abdominal Pain; Adult; Age Distribution; Aged; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Colitis; Dia

2008
Segmental colitis associated with diverticula: a prospective study. Gruppo di Studio per le Malattie Infiammatorie Intestinali (GSMII).
    The American journal of gastroenterology, 2000, Volume: 95, Issue:4

    Topics: Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Colitis; Colonoscopy; Diverticulit

2000