Gastrointestinal Tract in Captivity at COVID-19: the Impact of a New Coronavirus Infection on the Course and Outcome of Diverticular Colon Disease

Abstract

A feature of COVID-19 is the high frequency of gastroenterological symptoms caused by the defeat of the digestive organs by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, as well as the exacerbation of chronic gastroenterological pathology against the background of infection and its aggressive therapy. Unfortunately, COVID-19 has a significant impact on the course and outcome of diverticular colon disease. The article presents the variants and frequency of exacerbation of diverticular disease against the background of viral infection.