Symptomatic Treatment of Acute Uncomplicated Diverticulitis

Symptomatic Treatment of Acute Uncomplicated Diverticulitis

The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and efficacy of symptomatic treatment (i.e. without antimicrobial drugs) of acute uncomplicated diverticulitis.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Computed tomography-diagnosed acute uncomplicated* diverticulitis

  • No abscess, fistula, obstruction and distant intra- or retroperitoneal air. Pericolic air allowed.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Already commenced antimicrobial medication
• Immunosuppression (e.g. diabetes, corticosteroid medication, immunosuppressive medication, chemotherapy, chronic liver disease)
• Suspicion of generalized peritonitis
• Organ dysfunction
• Another infection requiring antimicrobial medication
• Pregnancy
• Age < 18 years or > 90 years
• Missing written consent