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Decreased Duration of Hospital Stays in Uncomplicated Diverticulitis with Initiation of Enteral Feeds within 24 Hours

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Diverticulitis is a complication of a mostly benign condition called diverticulosis. Diverticulitis is a common illness that medical staff see in emergency departments and hospital inpatient services. The thought process behind this study was looking at the treatment of other diseases like pancreatitis or other critical illnesses and the data supporting timing of feeds. Our study concludes that starting a diet within 24 h of uncomplicated diverticulitis is associated with reduced length of stay without increasing readmission rates and mortality.

Source: Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives

DOI: 10.55729/2000-9666.1409

Authors: Rakahn Haddadin, Matthew Brockway, Pinak Shah, Reed Hansen, Christian Stone, Kartika Shetty

Institution: HCA Healthcare

Language: English

Topic: Diverticular Disease and Complications

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $500