Uncomplicated diverticulitis is localized diverticular inflammation, whereas complicated
diverticulitis is diverticular inflammation associated with an abscess, phlegmon, fistula …

Aim This study aimed to evaluate the implementation of nonantibiotic management of acute
uncomplicated diverticulitis at a large university hospital in Norway with regard to …

Introduction Management of patients diagnosed of acute uncomplicated diverticulitis has
evolved lately and according to the latest guidelines, outpatient treatment and management …

Background: The optimal treatment of acute complicated diverticulitis is a matter of debate
and has undergone significant changes. Currently, the main focus of surgical treatment …

Acute diverticulitis occurs in up to 25% of patients with diverticulosis. The majority of cases
are mild or uncomplicated and it has become a frequent reason for consultation in the …

Introduction: international guidelines recommend a routine colonoscopy to rule out
advanced neoplasm after an acute diverticulitis event. However, in recent years, this …

Purpose Antibiotics have long been recommended as a form of conservative therapy in
patients with acute uncomplicated diverticulitis despite no supporting evidence. This meta …

Importance This Delphi study provides consensus related to many aspects of acute
diverticulitis and identifies other areas in need of research. Objective To generate an …

Aim Despite a lack of evidence-based guidelines, the current standard of care recommends
colonoscopy 4 to 6 weeks after an episode of acute diverticulitis due to the risk of an …

Colonic diverticulosis is one of the most common conditions of the digestive system and
patients generally remain asymptomatic. However, about 20% of patients develop …