Tag Archives: Diverticulitis

Let’s stop using antibiotics for uncomplicated diverticulitis

December 3, 2015 · by · in Abdomen/GIT, AMS strategy, General Practice, Myths & Misconceptions · 2 Comments

Guest posting : Dr Daniel Isacson, local GP (ex Swedish researcher) The evidence is out and there is no proven benefit in recovery or complication rates in treating these patients with or without antibiotics, but still many GPs and surgeons prefer to use antibiotics. How do we get the word across?