Antibiotics in Uncomplicated Diverticulitis: Are we Aligning With the Evidence? A Retrospective Two‐Centre Study | Synapse
April 13, 2026
Antibiotics in Uncomplicated Diverticulitis: Are we Aligning With the Evidence? A Retrospective Two‐Centre Study
Key Points
The aim is to assess the use of antibiotics in uncomplicated diverticulitis and compare it to established guidelines.
Retrospective analysis of patient data from two centers
Evaluation of antibiotic administration practices
Comparison with evidence-based guidelines
Most eligible patients with uncomplicated diverticulitis still receive antibiotics
Significant gap exists between guidelines and actual clinical practice
Abstract
Most eligible patients with AUD still receive antibiotics, in both inpatient and outpatient settings, which highlights a major discrepancy between evidence-based guidelines and real-world practice.