A 62-year-old woman with recurrent uncomplicated diverticulitis asks about colonoscopy timing after resolution. What is suggested?...

Question

A 62-year-old woman with recurrent uncomplicated diverticulitis asks about colonoscopy timing after resolution. What is suggested?

Accepted Answer

Colonoscopy after resolution (generally ~6-8 weeks) if not up-to-date

Answer

No colonoscopy needed ever

Answer

Immediate colonoscopy during acute inflammation

Answer

Only CT colonography

Answer

Surgery before colon evaluation

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