Diverticular Disease in Surgery — 64yo Man | General Surgery | SMLE Q#12239
SMLE Question #12239
Surgery
General Surgery
Objective: OBJ-TRACH-EMERG-01
Last updated: February 2026
A 64-year-old man is on postoperative day 4 after elective sigmoid resection for diverticular disease. He develops fever and reports only mild incisional discomfort. He denies cough, dysuria, or diarrhea. Abdominal exam shows mild diffuse tenderness without guarding or rebound. What is the most appropriate next step in evaluation?
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