Colonic Diverticula Are Not Associated with Mucosal Inflammation or Chronic Gastrointestinal Symptoms

Colonic diverticulosis has been reported to be associated with low-grade mucosal inflammation possibly leading to chronic gastrointestinal symptoms. However, there is poor evidence for this association. We aimed to determine whether colonic diverticula are associated with mucosal inflammation and whether diverticula are associated with chronic gastrointestinal symptoms. We explored whether inflammation was present among symptomatic participants with and without diverticula.

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