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    2017
    High Quality

    Randomized clinical trial of observational versus antibiotic treatment for a first episode of CT-proven uncomplicated acute diverticulitis (DIABOLO)

    Daniels L, Unlu C, de Korte N

    Published in British Journal of Surgery

    Methodology

    Multicentre randomized trial comparing observation with antibiotic treatment in uncomplicated acute diverticulitis.

    Key Findings

    Observation was not inferior to antibiotics for time to recovery, complications or recurrence.

    Conclusions

    Uncomplicated diverticulitis often resolves without antibiotics.

    Limitations

    Open-label; excluded immunocompromised and complicated cases.

    Related Health Concerns

    Diverticulitis

    Study Details

    Year:2017
    Sample Size:528
    Duration:52 weeks
    Quality Score:9/10

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