title: Acute diverticulitis: diagnosis and management.
abstract: A high index of suspicion is required for early detection of complications, most commonly diverticular abscess and colovesical fistula. Appropriate antibiotic therapy should cover a wide range of potential pathogens.
authors.affiliation: Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine, Rootsdown.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Van Ness
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Peller
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004239:Diverticulitis, Colonic / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005402:Fistula / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents