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Mistakes in acute diverticulitis and how to avoid them

Anna A.W. van Geloven, Simone Rottier, Marja A. Boermeester

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This material addresses 10 frequent mistakes in managing acute diverticulitis, covering terminology, diagnosis, and treatment decisions including antibiotics, radiological interventions, and surgery.

Distinguishing between uncomplicated and complicated acute diverticulitis is essential because treatment strategies differ between the two
Treatment topics include decisions about omitting or administering antibiotics, radiological interventions, and various surgical aspects
The incidence of acute diverticulitis is rising worldwide and represents a considerable burden on healthcare systems
The discussion combines evidence-based content with clinical experience where evidence is lacking

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Abstract

Acute diverticulitis is an inflammatory complication of diverticulosis and can either be uncomplicated or complicated. Making the distinction between uncomplicated and complicated acute diverticulitis is essential because treatment strategies differ between the two. Here, we discuss 10 mistakes frequently made when managing patients with acute diverticulitis. We focus on using the correct terminology, diagnostic preference and several treatment options, such as omitting or administering antibiotics, radiological interventions and various aspects of surgery. Acute diverticulitis is an important topic because its incidence is rising worldwide and it is becoming a considerable burden on healthcare systems. Most of the discussion included here is evidence-based, supplemented with many years’ combined clinical experience where evidence is lacking.

Topics

Endoscopy Radiology & Imaging Surgery

Citation

Cite this article as: Rottier SJ, et al. Mistakes in acute diverticulitis and how to avoid them. UEG Education 2019; 19: 31–35.

Published

2019

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