Antibiotics for acute diverticulitis
Date Added:
April 2, 2025
Journal/Publication:
Canadian Family Physician
Publisher:
College of Family Physicians of Canada
Publication Date:
March 1, 2025
Issue:
3
Volume:
71
Pages:
184
Type:
Meta-analyses, Reviews, and Guidelines
Format:
Article
DOI (1):
10.46747/cfp.7103184
PMID (1):
40102007
Abstract
Clinical question: Do antibiotics change clinical outcomes for patients with acute uncomplicated diverticulitis?
Bottom line: For nonseptic immunocompetent patients with acute uncomplicated diverticulitis, antibiotics do not alter early complication or recurrence rates.
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RPR Commentary
A concise summary of the evidence regarding treatment of acute diverticulitis with antibiotics. James W. Mold, MD, MPH