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Colonic diverticular haemorrhage is associated with atherosclerosis
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Sir,
Colonic diverticulosis occurs in the majority of Western populations, but only a small proportion of people experience symptoms. Diverticular disease usually presents with either diverticulitis or haemorrhage. Bleeding from colonic diverticulum
Department of Emergency Medicine, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Japan
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