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I have diverticulosis diagnosed by ct and colonoscopy. this is my 3rd attack this year. just wondering when surgical intervention is advisable?

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Dr. Zbigniew Moszczynski answered

Specializes in General Surgery

There's no set time: In the old days it used to be 3 attacks and surgery was indicated. Now we tend to rely on the severity of attacks, complications associated with attacks, is there a complete resolution of diverticulitis after each episode. You should discuss this with your primary physician as well as a surgeon.

Dr Rhoads and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 10/5/2015

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