Supplementation with Lactobacillus reuteri ATCC PTA 4659 in patients affected by acute uncomplicated diverticulitis: a randomized double-blind placebo controlled trial

Introduction Acute uncomplicated diverticulitis(AUD) is an inflammation of the colon diverticulum. We tested the efficacy of Lactobacillus reuteri4659 (L. reuteri) in treating AUD. Primary outcome was reduced abdominal painand inflammatory markers (C-RP). Secondary outcome was reduced hours of hospitalization.