Current Trends in the Treatment of Acute Uncomplicated Diverticulitis.

Acute diverticulitis represents a significant disease burden in the United States and developed world. This article examines current trends in the treatment of acute diverticulitis and concentrates on the utility of antibiotics in acute uncomplicated cases managed in the outpatient setting. The literature was reviewed for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to discern the best practice and recommendations for antibiotics for diverticulitis.