Identify risk factors and mechanism of infection
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Does antibiotic therapy decrease length of hospital stay for patients with acute uncomplicated diverticulitis?
“Substantial numbers of patients report a preference for antibiotics, even if appendectomy may ultimately be necessary.”
“I think this marks a moment in this space where we’re going to have better, safer, and more available options for patients.”
Appendiceal diameter greater than or equal to 15 mm on CT and a body temperature of more than 38 °C on admission were associated with primary nonresponsiveness to antibiotic therapy.
