Diverticulitis

11/11/2025 7 min
Diverticulitis

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Diverticulitis is one of those “can’t-miss” shelf exam topics that shows up again and again — and this episode breaks it all down so you’ll never confuse uncomplicated inflammation with a life-threatening perforation.Chris and Mars walk through classic patient presentations, imaging pitfalls, and management strategies — from outpatient antibiotics to emergent surgery. You’ll also learn how to master the Hinchey classification, spot a colovesical fistula, and avoid the biggest test traps that trip students up.Perfect for med students prepping for the Surgery Shelf or Step 2, this episode delivers the pearls you need — fast, focused, and high-yield.