Elective Resection Versus Observation After Nonoperative Management of Complicated Diverticulitis With Abscess

In Brief BACKGROUND: Initial management of diverticulitis with abscess formation has progressed from a surgical emergency to nonoperative management with antibiotics and percutaneous drainage followed by delayed resection. Controversy has arisen regarding the necessity of elective surgery, when nonoperative management has successfully resolved the index attack. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this systematic review was to analyze the literature to...