Open AccessItalian consensus conference for colonic diverticulosis and diverticular disease
Author(s) -
Cuomo Rosario,
Barbara Giovanni,
Pace Fabio,
Annese Vito,
Bassotti Gabrio,
Binda Gian Andrea,
Casetti Tino,
Colecchia Antonio,
Festi Davide,
Fiocca Roberto,
Laghi Andrea,
Maconi Giovanni,
Nascimbeni Riccardo,
Scarpignato Carmelo,
Villanacci Vincenzo,
Annibale Bruno
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
ueg journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.667
H-Index - 35
eISSN - 2050-6414
pISSN - 2050-6406
DOI - 10.1177/2050640614547068
Subject(s) - medicine , diverticular disease , grading (engineering) , consensus conference , diverticulosis , scientific evidence , epidemiology , medical literature , evidence based medicine , family medicine , general surgery , disease , alternative medicine , pathology , philosophy , civil engineering , epistemology , engineering
The statements produced by the Consensus Conference on Diverticular Disease promoted by GRIMAD (Gruppo Italiano Malattia Diverticolare, Italian Group on Diverticular Diseases) are reported. Topics such as epidemiology, risk factors, diagnosis, medical and surgical treatment of diverticular disease (DD) in patients with uncomplicated and complicated DD were reviewed by a scientific board of experts who proposed 55 statements graded according to level of evidence and strength of recommendation, and approved by an independent jury. Each topic was explored focusing on the more relevant clinical questions. Comparison and discussion of expert opinions, pertinent statements and replies to specific questions, were presented and approved based on a systematic literature search of the available evidence. Comments were added explaining the basis for grading the evidence, particularly for controversial areas.