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Editorial
. 2021 Nov 1;274(5):e443-e444.
doi: 10.1097/SLA.0000000000005138.

Fighting Inertia: Why are we Continuing to Treat Acute Uncomplicated Diverticulitis With Antibiotics?

Alexander T Hawkins  1
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Fighting Inertia: Why are we Continuing to Treat Acute Uncomplicated Diverticulitis With Antibiotics?

Alexander T Hawkins. Ann Surg. .
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