Diagnosis and management of acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding

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PURPOSE OF REVIEW: We review and summarize the most recent literature, including evidence-based guidelines, on the evaluation and management of acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB).

RECENT FINDINGS: LGIB primarily presents in the elderly, often on the background of comorbidities, and constitutes a significant healthcare and economic burden worldwide. Therefore, acute LGIB requires rapid evaluation, informed decision-making, and evidence-based management decisions. LGIB management involves withholding and possibly reversing precipitating medications and concurrently addressing risk factors, with definitive diagnosis and therapy for the source of bleeding usually performed by endoscopic or radiological means. Recent advancements in LGIB diagnosis and management, including risk stratification tools and novel endoscopic therapeutic techniques have improved LGIB management and patient outcomes. In recent years, the various society guidelines on acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding have been revised and updated accordingly.

SUMMARY: By integrating the most recently published high-quality clinical studies and society guidelines, we provide clinicians with an up-to-date and comprehensive overview on acute LGIB diagnosis and management.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

2023

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:40

Enthalten in:

Current opinion in gastroenterology - 40(2023), 1 vom: 01. Jan., Seite 34-42

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Elimeleh, Yotam [VerfasserIn]
Gralnek, Ian M [VerfasserIn]

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Date Revised 11.12.2023

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status In-Process

doi:

10.1097/MOG.0000000000000984

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM365694193