Prevention of complications of colonic diverticular disease in outpatient practice

Abstract

The literature review gives an update on the frequency and risk factors of complications of colonic diverticular disease, the results of recent investigations, which suggest the success and safety of outpatient treatment for uncomplicated acute diverticulitis. It evaluates the efficacy of pharmacological agents from different groups in preventing complications of colonic diverticular disease.

Keywords

• diverticulitis
• outpatient treatment
• dietary fibers
• mesalazine
• probiotics
• butyrate
• non-absorbable antibiotics