Acute diverticulitis Flashcards
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Prevalence
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Occurs in <10% of pts with diverticular disease
2
Q
Investigations
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FBE—leucocytosis: ESR ↑
Pus and blood in stools (profuse bleeding possible in elderly)
Abdominal US/CT scan (best—can detect fistula, abscess or perforation)
3
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Treatment
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Nil orally
Analgesics
Antibiotics
- –mild cases: amoxycillin + clavulanate bd for 5–7 d
- –severe cases: IV amoxycillin + gentamicin + metronidazole
Surgery for complications
4
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Typical pain distribution
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