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Efficacy of urgent colonoscopy for colonic diverticular bleeding: A propensity score‐matched analysis using a nationwide database in Japan

Although colonic diverticular bleeding (CDB) is considered to have good prognosis with conservative therapy, some cases are severe. The efficacy of urgent colonoscopy for CDB and clinical factors affecting CDB… Click to show full abstract

Although colonic diverticular bleeding (CDB) is considered to have good prognosis with conservative therapy, some cases are severe. The efficacy of urgent colonoscopy for CDB and clinical factors affecting CDB prognosis are unclear. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of urgent colonoscopy for CDB and identify risk factors for unfavorable events, including in‐hospital death during admission, owing to CDB.

Keywords: efficacy urgent; urgent colonoscopy; colonic diverticular; diverticular bleeding

Journal Title: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Year Published: 2020

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