Urgent colonoscopy in patients with lower GI bleeding: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2017.01.035
Abstract: BACKGROUND AND AIMS Lower GI bleeding (LGIB) is a common cause of morbidity and mortality. Colonoscopy is indicated in all hospitalized patients with LGIB, yet the time frame for performing colonoscopy remains unclear. Prior studies… read more here.
Keywords: urgent colonoscopy; elective colonoscopy; systematic review; colonoscopy ... See more keywords
Efficacy of urgent colonoscopy for colonic diverticular bleeding: A propensity score‐matched analysis using a nationwide database in Japan
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DOI: 10.1111/jgh.15316
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… read more here.
Keywords: efficacy urgent; urgent colonoscopy; colonic diverticular; diverticular bleeding ... See more keywords