Diverticular Disease Runs in Families

Abstract

Diverticular disease is among the most common gastrointestinal disorders and results in substantial disability and enormous cost each year in the U.S. Its etiology is usually considered to be environmental, often attributed to diets that are low in fiber and, more recently, to bowel movement patterns. Now, investigators evaluate the possible etiologic contribution of heritability to diverticular disease. Using nationwide registries of patients and …