Smoking may be associated with complications in diverticular disease

Author:

Papagrigoriadis S1,Macey L1,Bourantas N1,Rennie J A1

Affiliation:

1. Academic Department of Surgery, King's College Hospital, Denmark Hill, London, UK

Abstract

Abstract Background The vast majority of people with diverticula remain asymptomatic or develop minor symptoms while a small group develop serious complications that are associated with significant morbidity and mortality rates. The aim was to identify any risk factors predisposing to complications. Methods Eighty patients with diverticular disease were studied. Patients in group 1 (n = 45) with complications requiring hospitalization or surgery were compared with those in group 2 (n = 35) with asymptomatic diverticula or minor symptoms. Logistic regression analysis was performed. Results No differences in epidemiological factors, concurrent and past medical and surgical conditions or chronic medication were detected between the two groups. Generalized disease was not associated with more complications than sigmoid disease. However, smoking seemed to be an independent factor predisposing to complications; the proportion of smokers in group 1 was significantly greater (24 of 45) than that in group 2 (ten of 35) (odds ratio 2·9, P = 0·028). Conclusion In patients with diverticular disease, smoking is associated with an increased risk of complications.

Publisher

Oxford University Press (OUP)

Subject

Surgery

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