A 48-year-old with first episode of uncomplicated diverticulitis, afebrile, tolerating PO, no peritonitis, immunocompetent. Best outpatient management...

Question

A 48-year-old with first episode of uncomplicated diverticulitis, afebrile, tolerating PO, no peritonitis, immunocompetent. Best outpatient management?

Accepted Answer

Selective antibiotics only if systemic signs, immunosuppression, or complications

Answer

Routine antibiotics for all

Answer

Immediate elective surgery

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Colonoscopy within 1 week

Answer

Admit all patients

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Diverticulitis

A 48-year-old with first episode of uncomplicated diverticulitis, afebrile, tolerating PO, no peritonitis, immunocompetent. Best outpatient management?