Colonoscopy for Diagnostic Evaluation and Interventions to Prevent Recurrence After Acute Left-Sided Colonic Diverticulitis
Publication Date: January 18, 2022
Last Updated: March 14, 2022
Summary of Recommendations
Recommendation 1
ACP suggests that clinicians refer patients for a colonoscopy after an initial episode of complicated left-sided colonic diverticulitis in patients who have not had recent colonoscopy. (C, L)
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Title
Colonoscopy for Diagnostic Evaluation and Interventions to Prevent Recurrence After Acute Left-Sided Colonic Diverticulitis
Authoring Organization
American College of Physicians