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Patients presenting in hospital with symptoms of acute diverticulitis. Acute inflammation of the left-sided colon is confirmed with CT scan or ultrasound in experienced centers and diagnosis is defined according to the "Classification of Diverticular Disease (CDD)". CDD Type 2a, 2b and 3b will be included and then randomized in two groups. Group A will get an early left hemicolectomy 7 to 10 days after admission and initial antibiotic therapy and/or drainage of the abscess. Group B is designated for an elective resection 6 to 8 weeks after dismissal at the earliest and initial conservative treatment and/or after drainage of the abscess. Six weeks after the operation patients of Group A will be asked for their present quality of life with a standardized scoring system (Gastrointestinal Quality of Life Index = GIQLI; Short-form 36 Score = SF-36 Score; Low anterior resection syndrome = LARS
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