Colon cancer mortality did not differ between patients with and without diverticular disease. Conclusions Diverticular disease does not increase the risk of colon cancer in the long term, and a history of diverticular disease does not affect colon cancer mortality.he increased risk of colon cancer within the first 12 months after diagnosing diverticular disease is most likely due to surveillance and misclassification. Examination of the colon should be recommended after a primary episode of symptomatic diverticular disease.
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