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Hard"Elective sigmoidectomy now"For immunocompetent patients with mild uncomplicated diverticulitisselective nonantibiotic outpatient management is appropriate. routine inpatient iv antibiotics are unnecessary (a). colonoscopy is deferred until after resolution (c). mesalamine and immediate surgery are not indicated (d

A 52-year-old woman with acute diverticulitis (CT: uncomplicated) is stable and has no immunosuppression. Best management?

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