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Medical Management: How Do I Optimize My Treatment Regimen for Uncomplicated Diverticulitis? Am I Ready to Ditch Antibiotics?

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Diverticulitis is a common condition encountered in the emergency department and outpatient setting and has classically been treated with broad-spectrum antibiotics, in addition to supportive care measures. Recent literature has led to a paradigm shift in the mainstay of treatment for uncomplicated diverticulitis. In fact, the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) and several European nations have begun to recognize that antibiotics may not be necessary for successful management of uncomplicated diverticulitis in specific patient populations.

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  1. Division of Emergency Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA

    Traci Thoureen

  2. Department of Surgery and Perioperative Care, University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School, Austin, TX, USA

    Sara Scott

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Thoureen, T., Scott, S. (2019). Medical Management: How Do I Optimize My Treatment Regimen for Uncomplicated Diverticulitis? Am I Ready to Ditch Antibiotics?. In: Graham, A., Carlberg, D.J. (eds) Gastrointestinal Emergencies. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-98343-1_85

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