Question

A 47-year-old with BMI 34 kg/m² and multiple sigmoid diverticulitis episodes asks about elective colectomy after the first uncomplicated episode. What do surgical guidelines suggest?

Accepted Answer

Individualized decision; colectomy is not mandatory after first uncomplicated episode

Answer

Mandatory colectomy after first episode

Answer

Avoid surgery in all cases

Answer

Antibiotics for life to prevent recurrence

Answer

Colonoscopy is contraindicated post-diverticulitis

Practice question

A 47-year-old with BMI 34 kg/m² and multiple sigmoid diverticulitis episodes asks about elective colectomy after the first uncomplicated episode. What do surgical guidelines suggest?