A 50-year-old man with first episode of uncomplicated diverticulitis, afebrile, mild LLQ pain, no systemic signs, tolerating oral intake. What is reco...

Question

A 50-year-old man with first episode of uncomplicated diverticulitis, afebrile, mild LLQ pain, no systemic signs, tolerating oral intake. What is recommended outpatient management?

Accepted Answer

Selective use of no antibiotics with close follow-up and diet advancement

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Routine broad-spectrum antibiotics for 10-14 days

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Immediate colonoscopy

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Hospital admission for IV antibiotics

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High-dose steroids

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Uncomplicated diverticulitis

A 50-year-old man with first episode of uncomplicated diverticulitis, afebrile, mild LLQ pain, no systemic signs, tolerating oral intake. What is recommended outpatient management?