The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast

#510 Diverticulitis for the Hospitalist

Jan 5, 2026

1:08:58

Nutrition & Diet Surgery Radiology & Imaging

Episode Description

Diverticulitis Simplified: Imaging, Antibiotics, Diet, and When to Call Surgery

Master diverticulitis! Learn how to distinguish uncomplicated from complicated disease, when to reach for antibiotics, and which patients need surgical consultation. We’re joined by Dr. Bob Hollis (University of Alabama at Birmingham) and Dr. Andrew Webster (Emory University).

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Show Segments

Intro
Rapid Fire Questions
Picks of the Week
Case 1
Defining and Classifying Diverticulosis vs Diverticulitis
History and Physical Exam
Labs and Imaging
Disposition: Admit or Discharge?
Antibiotics: Who Needs them and How to Choose
Duration of Antibiotic Therapy
Diagnostic Pitfalls and Redflags
Nutrition in the Hospitalized Patient with Diverticulitis
Case 2
Surgery and IR Consultation
Antibiotics in Diverticular Abscess
Repeat Imaging in Undrainable Abscess
Elective Surgery in Diverticulitis
Case 3
Diverticulitis with Perforation
Counseling Patients Undergoing Surgery
Ostomy Reversal Timing

Credits

Writer, Producer, and Show Notes: Reaford Blackburn, Jr., MD
Infographic and Cover Art: Caroline Coleman, MD
Hosts: Monee Amin, MD and Meredith Trubitt, MD
Reviewer: Rahul Ganatra
Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
Technical Production: PodPaste
Guests: Bob Hollis, MD and Andrew Webster, MD

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