Worldwide Seasonal Variation in Hospital Admissions for Diverticulitis

Key Points

• 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.

Abstract