Outpatient use of antibiotics in uncomplicated diverticulitis decreases hospital admissions.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Recently, antibiotics use in uncomplicated acute diverticulitis (AD) has been controversial in Europe. The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) in their 2015 guidelines recommend their selective use. Our study highlights their role in outpatient management.

Methods

We queried the Diamond Network through TriNetX-Research Network including 92 healthcare organizations. We included large intestine diverticulitis without perforation, abscess or bleeding. Exclusion criteria included any of sepsis criteria, CRP > 15 mg/L, immunodeficiency or HIV, coronary artery disease, chronic kidney disease, history of Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, heart failure, hypertension, diabetes or any of the following in the 3 months before study date; clostridium difficil

SUBMITTER: Ayoub M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11427943 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature