The role of colonoscopy and endotherapy in the management of lower gastrointestinal bleeding

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Colonoscopy is an integral diagnostic and therapeutic tool in the management of patients with lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB). After resuscitation, reversal of coagulopathy, and exclusion of a proximal source of bleeding, colonoscopy should be performed in most patients with LGIB. Bowel preparation, typically with polyethylene glycol based solutions, is needed to closely inspect the colonic mucosa for bleeding sources. Colonoscopy within 24 h is recommended for high-risk patients with ongoing bleeding, although there is limited evidence that this strategy improves clinical outcomes. When active or stigmata of bleeding is detected, endoscopic intervention is indicated and can reduce future rebleeding. The most common options for endoscopic intervention include clipping, endoscopic band ligation, and coagulation, however rigorous head-to-head comparisons of different endoscopic tools are unavailable. Future research is needed to determine the optimal timing of colonoscopy, appropriate reversal strategies for patients on antithrombotics, and the most effective endoscopic hemostatic therapy.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2019

Erschienen:

2019

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:42-43

Enthalten in:

Best practice & research. Clinical gastroenterology - 42-43(2019) vom: 01. Okt., Seite 101615

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Sengupta, Neil [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Colonoscopy
Gastrointestinal hemorrhage
Journal Article
Review

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Date Completed 14.02.2020

Date Revised 14.02.2020

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.bpg.2019.05.002

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NLM303878703