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Friend had ct scan with rectal contrast. diverticulosis without hemmorage sigmoid mural abscess bowel thickening. surgery? no symptoms heart patient.

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Dr. Paul Velt answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

Possibly: From what you describe, it sounds like surgery is a good option. If this is the first episode of diverticulitis, then the doctor may give antibiotics a try and determine later if surgery is required. Usually surgery is needed at some point.

Answered 3/4/2019

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