Suspected uncomplicated cecal diverticulitis diagnosed by imaging: Initial antibiotics vs laparoscopic treatment

Table 2 Clinical characteristics and outcomes in both groups (mean ± SD) n (%)

	Group 1 (n = 102)	Group 2 (n = 30)	P
Age (yr)	37.5 ± 11	39.0 ± 13	0.512
Sex (M/F)	50/52	15/15	0.925
WBC (× 103/L)	10.6 ± 3.6	12.3 ± 5.1	0.034
Mean hospital stay (d)	5.8 ± 2	7.3 ± 2	0.003
Mean medical costs ($)	1253 ± 168	1657 ± 157	0.001
Follow-up (mo)	46	45	0.725
Readmission rate	8 (8)	3 (10)	0.710
Recurrence	6 (6)	2 (7)	0.875
Treatment at recurrence	5 antibiotics	2 antibiotics	-
	1 ileocolic resection

WBC: White blood cell.