Outpatient management is effective for acute uncomplicated diverticulitis

In a study involving 688 patients with acute uncomplicated diverticulitis, outpatient management proved to be effective, showing no significant differences in treatment failure, pain recurrence, or elective surgery needs compared to inpatient care. Inpatients had higher rates of severe symptoms such as elevated CRP levels and systemic inflammatory responses. Notably, previous episodes of diverticulitis significantly increased the likelihood of elective surgery and pain recurrence, suggesting that a conservative ambulatory approach is sufficient for most patients.