#510 Diverticulitis for the Hospitalist

Diverticulitis Simplified: Imaging, Antibiotics, Diet, and When to Call SurgeryMaster diverticulitis! Learn how to distinguish uncomplicated from complicated disease, when to reach for antibiotics, and which patients need surgical consultation. We’re joined by Dr. Bob Hollis (University of Alabama at Birmingham) and Dr. Andrew Webster (Emory University).Claim free CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org!Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CMEShow Segments Intro Rapid Fire Questions Picks of the Week Case 1 Defining and Classifying Diverticulosis vs Diverticulitis History and Physical Exam Labs and Imaging Disposition: Admit or Discharge? Antibiotics: Who Needs them and How to Choose Duration of Antibiotic Therapy Diagnostic Pitfalls and Redflags Nutrition in the Hospitalized Patient with Diverticulitis Case 2 Surgery and IR Consultation Antibiotics in Diverticular Abscess Repeat Imaging in Undrainable Abscess Elective Surgery in Diverticulitis Case 3 Diverticulitis with Perforation Counseling Patients Undergoing Surgery Ostomy Reversal Timing Credits Writer, Producer, and Show Notes: Reaford Blackburn, Jr., MD Infographic and Cover Art: Caroline Coleman, MD Hosts: Monee Amin, MD and Meredith Trubitt, MD Reviewer: Rahul Ganatra Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Technical Production: PodPaste Guests: Bob Hollis, MD and Andrew Webster, MD Sponsor: FIGSTake 15% off your first order at Wearfigs.com with the code FIGSRX.Sponsor: Continuing Education CompanyVisit CMEmeeting.org/curbsiders and use promo code Curb30 for 30% off all online courses and webcasts. Sponsor: Gusto Try Gusto today at gusto.com/cribsiders, and get three months free when you run your first payroll.