Dr Eleri Clissold
April 2022
Abstract:
Our understanding of this common and painful disease is evolving. What was thought to be a predominantly infective process is postulated to be inflammatory and self-limiting in the majority of cases. Over several decades multiple high quality studies have emerged questioning the role of antibiotics in the management of acute diverticulitis without perforation, sepsis or other complications. No study has demonstrated the superiority of any antibiotic strategy in any one of multiple outcomes assessed. This literature search seeks to examine the evidence in-depth and place it in context for urgent care practitioners.