Medically Treated Diverticular Abscess Associated With High Risk of Recurrence and Disease Complications

The best management for diverticulitis with abscess formation remains unknown.The purpose of this study was to determine the natural course and outcomes of patients with medically treated diverticular abscess.We conducted a retrospective review of all patients at our institution with diverticular abscess confirmed by CT from 2004 to 2014.This study was conducted in a tertiary referral hospital.A total of 1194 patients were treated for acute...