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Risk for Colorectal Cancer Is Low for Uncomplicated Diverticulitis

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Patients with diverticulitis as the only indication for colonoscopy were less likely to have colorectal cancer

Deep Learning Model Aids Differentiation of Colon Cancer, Acute Diverticulitis

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3-D convolutional neural network can be used as support system for differentiating colon carcinoma, acute diverticulitis on CT images

Diverticulitis Case Severity Increased Early in Pandemic

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Patients were sicker upon presentation, had longer surgeries and more complications

ACP Issues Two Guidelines for Acute Left-Sided Colonic Diverticulitis

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Guidelines address diagnosis and management, use of diagnostic colonoscopy in complicated disease, and interventions to prevent recurrence

Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Effective for Outpatients With Diverticulitis

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As effective as metronidazole with fluoroquinolone, with reduced risk for one-year Clostridioides difficile infection

In clinical practice guidelines from the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons

Updated Guidelines Issued for Management of Diverticulitis

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CT scan is most appropriate initial imaging modality; lifestyle interventions can reduce risk
Certain patient factors increase the risk of recurrent acute diverticulitis

Risk Factors for Recurrence of Acute Diverticulitis Identified

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Female sex, smoking, obesity, comorbidities, complicated initial cases up chance for readmission
For patients with acute diverticulitis

Acute Diverticulitis Recurrence More Likely With Barium Enema

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Patients who undergo barium enema are more likely to present with higher Hinchey grade at recurrence
Men who eat a lot of red meat may have a higher risk of diverticulitis

High Dietary Red Meat Intake Tied to Diverticulitis in Men

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No association seen between poultry or fish and the risk of diverticulitis
Younger patients do not have worse clinical presentation of acute diverticulitis

Acute Diverticulitis No Worse in Younger Patients

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They have more severe CT presentation and readmissions but not worse disease course