A 55-year-old with mild, CT-proven uncomplicated diverticulitis, afebrile, normal WBC, tolerating PO, no significant comorbidities. Best outpatient ma...

Question

A 55-year-old with mild, CT-proven uncomplicated diverticulitis, afebrile, normal WBC, tolerating PO, no significant comorbidities. Best outpatient management?

Accepted Answer

No antibiotics; supportive care with close follow-up

Answer

Mandatory antibiotics for 7-10 days

Answer

Immediate colonoscopy

Answer

Inpatient admission for IV antibiotics

Answer

Surgical consult now

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

A 55-year-old with mild, CT-proven uncomplicated diverticulitis, afebrile, normal WBC, tolerating PO, no significant comorbidities. Best outpatient management?