Diagnosis:
- CT is the primary modality by which diverticulitis is diagnosed. Resoltion of LLQ pain after a course of abx does not constitute evidence for an episode of diverticulitis.
- Pts should eventually undergo colonoscopy to rule out malignant processes, most wait 6-8 weeks to prevent blowing out a microperforation.
- 70% of cases of uncomplicated diverticulitis will resolve with medical therapy alone.
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