What question did this study set out to answer?

To investigate the seasonal patterns of hospital admissions for diverticulitis globally.

April 10, 2026

Worldwide Seasonal Variation in Hospital Admissions for Diverticulitis

Puntos clave

To investigate the seasonal patterns of hospital admissions for diverticulitis globally.
Conducted a systematic review of existing studies on diverticulitis admissions.
Analyzed seasonal trends in hospital admissions across different global regions.
Compared data between northern and southern hemispheres to observe phase reversal.
Diverticulitis admissions peak during warmer months consistently.
Identified a reproducible seasonal pattern across various regions.
Found a consistent phase reversal of peak admissions between northern and southern hemispheres.

Resumen

This systematic review found that diverticulitis exhibits a reproducible seasonal pattern, more commonly peaking in warmer months and with consistent phase reversal between hemispheres. The findings suggest environmental or behavioral triggers rather than random variation. Future prospective studies integrating patient-level exposures are needed to clarify mechanisms and identify preventive strategies.

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Cite This Study

Cheng et al. (Wed,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d896566c1944d70ce07a9c https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1001/jamasurg.2026.0747

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