This document summarizes the surgical management of diverticular disease based on a literature review. It describes different stages of diverticular abscesses and appropriate treatment approaches. For smaller abscesses, antibiotics or CT-guided drainage may be sufficient, while larger abscesses often require drainage followed by elective surgery. The document also discusses approaches to acute diverticulitis, obstruction, and fistulas, noting debates around conservative versus operative management.

1. Surgical management of diverticular disease A recent literature review REDA SALEM HUSSEIN.FRCS ROYAL SHRESBURY HOSPITAL ENGLAND-UK