Diverticula are outpouchings of the intestinal wall and are common anatomical alterations
detected in the human colon. Colonic diverticulosis (the presence of diverticula in the colon; …

Since the development of the fiberoptic colonoscope in the late 1960s, colonoscopy has
been a useful tool to diagnose and treat various intestinal diseases. This article reviews the …

Acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB) is a common reason for hospitalization in the
United States and is associated with significant utilization of hospital resources, as well as …

Objective The optimal sedation regime during endoscopy remains controversial, especially
for elderly outpatients. In this study, we compared the efficacy and safety between …

METHODS: This multicenter retrospective cohort study conducted at 49 hospitals across
Japan analyzed 10,342 patients admitted for outpatient-onset acute hematochezia …

Background & Aims We performed a large, multicenter, randomized controlled trial to
determine the efficacy and safety of early colonoscopy on outcomes of patients with acute …

Objectives: Explain the definition of shock. Summarize the evaluation of hemorrhagic shock.
Outline management options available for the treatment of hemorrhagic shock. Identify some …

ABSTRACT Background and Aims Treatment strategies for colonic diverticular bleeding
(CDB) based on stigmata of recent hemorrhage (SRH) remain unstandardized, and no large …

Background Prior studies have shown the effectiveness of both endoscopic band ligation
(EBL) and clipping for colonic diverticular hemorrhage (CDH) but have been small and …

There is the East‐West paradox in prevalence and phenotype of colonic diverticula, but
colonic diverticular bleeding (CDB) is the most common cause of acute lower …