[The rifaximin therapy and prophylaxis of episodes of acute diverticulitis]

The authors consider some nosographic aspects of diverticular disease, and refer the personal experience on the treatment of 36 patients with diverticulitis. Beside surgery, that is indicated when complications occur (perforation, abscess, fistulae, occlusion), medical therapy (diet + drugs) could reduce the symptomatology and the risk or progression of complications. The authors present data on the clinical use of rifaximin in the treatment of acute diverticulitis.