Randomized controlled trials of early versus late colonoscopy in acute lower GI bleeding suggest no or limited benefit from early colonoscopy, but some of these
Acute Lower GI Bleeding
Acute Lower GI Bleeding
Observational Study Indicates Early Colonoscopy, Within 24 Hours of Admission, Benefits Patients With Shock Index ≥1, Performance Status ≥3
Observational Study Indicates Early Colonoscopy, Within 24 Hours of Admission, Benefits Patients With Shock Index ≥1, Performance Status ≥3
Colonoscopy Without Bowel Preparation for Acute Lower GI Bleeding
Colonoscopy Without Bowel Preparation for Acute Lower GI Bleeding
Colonoscopy for acute lower GI bleeding is usually performed after bowel purge. In a retrospective study with clinical diverticular bleeding, 266 patients received bowel preparation
New European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Guideline on Acute Lower GI Bleeding
New European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Guideline on Acute Lower GI Bleeding
These are highlights of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy’s new guideline on the diagnosis and management of acute lower GI bleeding: In cases of
