TU2.3 Flexible sigmoidoscopy after management of CT proven uncomplicated acute diverticulitis: a closed loop audit of local practice at tertiary care centre
Abstract:Background
Routine practice of offering a flexible sigmoidoscopy after patients undergoing medical management of CT proven uncomplicated acute diverticulitis (UAD) has been revisited recently and is not required in the absence of red flag symptoms as per the recommendations of the World Society of Emergency Surgery (WSES). The aim of this audit project is to evaluate whether local practice in requesting flexible sigmoidoscopy after the medical management of UAD is in line with WSES guidelines… Show more
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