Evaluation and management of lower gastrointestinal bleeding.

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Evaluation and management of lower gastrointestinal bleeding.

Dis Mon. 2018 Mar 07;:

Authors: Shah AR, Jala V, Arshad H, Bilal M

Abstract
Lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB) is a common cause of presentation to the emergency department and hospital admissions. The incidence of LGIB increases with age and the most common etiologies are diverticulosis, angiodysplasia, malignancy and anorectal diseases. Foremost modality for evaluation and treatment of LGIB is colonosopy. Other diagnostic tools such as nuclear scintigraphy, computed tomography, angiography and capsule endoscopy are also frequently used in the workup of LGIB. Choice of treatment modality depends on the hemodynamic status of the patient, rate of bleeding, expertise and available resources. We present a comprehensive review of the evaluation and management of LGIB.

PMID: 29525374 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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