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Endoscopic diagnosis and treatment of severe lower gastrointestinal bleeding.
Indian J Gastroenterol
November 2006
UCLA Center for the Health Sciences, Veteran's Administration Greater Los Angeles Healthcare Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
Article Synopsis
- Severe hematochezia has become a common reason for hospitalization, with shifting causes due to an aging population and changes in how colonoscopies are performed.
- A thorough history, physical and rectal exams, along with nasogastric lavage, are crucial during patient resuscitation to pinpoint the source of the bleeding.
- Urgent colonoscopy following colon purging is a highly effective method for diagnosing and treating bleeding, providing better outcomes and cost benefits compared to traditional elective colonoscopy approaches.