A 50-year-old with diverticulitis confirmed by CT is immunocompetent, afebrile, mild pain, no abscess. What is recommended outpatient management?...

Question

A 50-year-old with diverticulitis confirmed by CT is immunocompetent, afebrile, mild pain, no abscess. What is recommended outpatient management?

Accepted Answer

Selective avoidance of antibiotics with close follow-up

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Routine antibiotics for all uncomplicated cases

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Immediate surgery

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Prolonged bowel rest and TPN

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Hospitalization mandatory

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Diverticulitis (Uncomplicated)