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- Michael P Meara and Colleen M Alexander.
- Division of General and Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Ohio State University, 410 West 10th Avenue, 7th Floor Doan Hall, Columbus, OH 43210, USA. Electronic address: Michael.Meara@osumc.edu.
- Surg. Clin. North Am. 2018 Oct 1; 98 (5): 1025-1046.
AbstractAcute diverticulitis is a common condition that has been increasing in incidence in the United States. It is associated with increasing age, but the pathophysiology of acute diverticulitis is still being elucidated. It is now believed to have a significant contribution from inflammatory processes rather than being a strictly infectious process. There are still many questions to be answered regarding the optimal management of acute diverticulitis because recent studies have challenged traditional practices, such as the routine use of antibiotics, surgical technique, and dietary restrictions for prevention of recurrence.Copyright © 2018 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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