Introduction Antibiotics have been used customarily in the treatment of uncomplicated
diverticulitis since their introduction and have become the standard of care. The aim of this …

BACKGROUND: Antibiotics are routinely used for diverticulitis irrespective of severity.
Current practice guidelines favor against the use of antibiotics for acute uncomplicated …

BACKGROUND: Antibiotics are routinely used for diverticulitis irrespective of severity.
Current practice guidelines favor against the use of antibiotics for acute uncomplicated …

Background A growing body of knowledge is calling into question the use of antibiotics in
acute diverticulitis (AD). Moreover, recent studies provide evidence regarding the security of …

Background A growing body of knowledge is calling into question the use of antibiotics in
acute diverticulitis (AD). Moreover, recent studies provide evidence regarding the security of …

Introduction: Diverticular disease is a common health problem and is associated with high
morbidity and economic costs. The clinical spectrum can range from asymptomatic …

Introduction Diverticular disease is a common health problem with a wide clinical spectrum.
About 75% of the patients would have uncomplicated diverticulitis. Cornerstones of …

Background Diverticulitis is a complication of the common condition, diverticulosis.
Uncomplicated diverticulitis has traditionally been treated with antibiotics, as diverticulitis …

BACKGROUND: Uncomplicated colonic diverticulitis is common. There is no consensus
regarding the most appropriate management. Some authors have reported the efficacy and …

BACKGROUND: Despite low-quality and conflicting evidence, the Association of
Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland recommends the routine use of antibiotics in the …