Statement 3.3.1 The majority of diverticulitis flares are mild and can be treated conservatively and on an outpatient basis. The recurrence rate after acute diverticulitis depends on the severity of the initial diverticulitis, whereby the relapse is no more severe than the initial diverticulitis.	Evidence level 1, strong consensus
Statement 3.3.2 Increased complication rates during relapse after initial acute diverticulitis are associated with younger age, multimorbidity, and immunosuppression or complicated initial diverticulitis, especially abscess formation.	Evidence level 1, strong consensus