Open AccessSmoking and risk of colonic diverticulosis: A meta-analysis
Author(s) -
Karn Wijarnpreecha,
Boonphiphop Boonpheng,
Charat Thongprayoon,
Veeravich Jaruvongvanich,
Patompong Ungprasert
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
journal of postgraduate medicine/journal of postgraduate medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.405
H-Index - 52
eISSN - 0972-2823
pISSN - 0022-3859
DOI - 10.4103/jpgm.jpgm_319_17
Subject(s) - medicine , diverticulosis , meta analysis , gastroenterology
The possible relationship between smoking and risk of colonic diverticulosis has been suggested by recent epidemiological studies, although the results were inconsistent. This meta-analysis was conducted to summarize all available data.