A 59-year-old immunocompetent patient with CT-confirmed acute uncomplicated diverticulitis is afebrile and has no systemic signs. What is the preferre...

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A 59-year-old immunocompetent patient with CT-confirmed acute uncomplicated diverticulitis is afebrile and has no systemic signs. What is the preferred outpatient management?

Accepted Answer

Selective use of antibiotics; consider no antibiotics and close follow-up

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tolerating oral intake

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and has no systemic signs. What is the preferred outpatient management?

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Mandatory antibiotics for 7-10 days

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Immediate hospitalization and IV antibiotics

gastroenterology MCQ (SBA): AGA Clinical Practice Update (2021): Medical Management of Colonic Diverticulitis

A 59-year-old immunocompetent patient with CT-confirmed acute uncomplicated diverticulitis is afebrile and has no systemic signs. What is the preferred outpatient management?