Managing diverticulitis without surgery: ward comparison
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial compares non-operative management for acute left colonic diverticulitis (ALCD) in medical versus surgical wards, to see which setting leads to better outcomes. If you have diverticulitis diagnosed by CT scan and are being treated without immediate surgery, you may be eligible.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with acute left colonic diverticulitis using a CT scan.
- Your doctors plan to treat you without surgery initially.
- You do not have severe complications like a large abscess or peritonitis requiring immediate surgery.
- You are willing to be placed in either a medical or surgical ward for your care.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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