Title
Management of Acute Diverticulitis
Authoring Organization
Publication Month/Year
December 1, 2015
Last Updated Month/Year
November 6, 2024
Supplemental Implementation Tools
Document Type
Guideline
External Publication Status
Published
Country of Publication
US
Document Objectives
Given the significant burden of disease and the evolving scientific literature, the AGA has identified acute diverticulitis as a priority for an updated guideline.
Target Patient Population
Patients with acute diverticulitis
Target Provider Population
Gastroenterologists and any other clinicians who manage patients with acute diverticulitis
PICO Questions
Should Antibiotics Be Routinely Used in Patients With Acute Uncomplicated Diverticulitis?
Should a Colonoscopy Be Performed After an Episode of Acute Diverticulitis Confirmed by CT Scan?
Should Elective Colonic Resection Be Performed After an Initial Episode of Acute Uncomplicated Diverticulitis?
Should a High-Fiber Diet, Rather Than a Regular Diet, Be Advised in Patients With a History of Acute Diverticulitis?
Should Consumption of Nuts and Popcorn Be Avoided in Patients With a History of Acute Diverticulitis?
Should Aspirin Be Avoided in Patients With a History of Acute Diverticulitis?
Should Non-aspirin Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) Be Avoided in Patients With a History of Acute Diverticulitis?
Should Mesalamine Rather Than Placebo Be Used in Patients With a History of Acute Uncomplicated Diverticulitis?
Should Rifaximin Rather Than Placebo Be Used in Patients With a History of Acute Uncomplicated Diverticulitis?
Should Probiotics Rather Than Placebo Be Used in Patients With a History of Acute Uncomplicated Diverticulitis?
Should Vigorous Physical Activity Rather Than Regular Activity Be Encouraged in Patients With a History of Acute Diverticulitis?
Inclusion Criteria
Male, Female, Adolescent, Adult, Child, Older adult
Health Care Settings
Emergency care, Outpatient
Intended Users
Nurse, nurse practitioner, physician, physician assistant
Scope
Treatment, Management
Diseases/Conditions (MeSH)
D004238 - Diverticulitis, D000076385 - Diverticular Diseases
Keywords
diverticulitis, acute diverticulitis
Source Citation
Stollman N, Smalley W, Hirano I; AGA Institute Clinical Guidelines Committee.American Gastroenterological Association Institute Guideline on the Management of Acute Diverticulitis. Gastroenterology 2015;149:1944–1949.