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The clinical, radiographic, and pathologic findings of 3 patients with giant colonic diverticula are presented. Although several theories have been proposed for the formation of these diverticula, they have not been fully documented. One of our cases illustrates the evolution of this disorder following typical colonic diverticulitis. The pathogenesis and differential diagnosis of this unusual entity are discussed.
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Muhletaler, C.A., Berger, J.L. & Robinette, C.L. Pathogenesis of giant colonic diverticula. Gastrointest Radiol 6, 217–222 (1981). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01890252
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