PURL: First-time, mild diverticulitis: Antibiotics or watchful waiting?

J Fam Pract. 2018 Jul;67(7):435;436;438.

Abstract

Don't jump to antibiotic Tx for mild, uncomplicated diverticulitis, a recent RCT says. Observation may be just as effective.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents*
  • Diverticulitis*
  • Humans
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Watchful Waiting

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents