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; …

Upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) develops in the oesophagus, stomach or duodenum
and has an incidence of 47/100,000. Lower GIB (LGIB) develops in the small bowel, colon or …

1 ESGE recommends that the initial assessment of patients presenting with acute lower
gastrointestinal bleeding should include: a history of co-morbidities and medications that …

This guideline provides recommendations for the management of patients with acute overt
lower gastrointestinal bleeding. Hemodynamic status should be initially assessed with …

This is the first UK national guideline to concentrate on acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding
(LGIB) and has been commissioned by the Clinical Services and Standards Committee of …

Acute gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is a common surgical emergency requiring hospital
admission and associated with high morbidity and mortality. Appropriate decision-making is …

Importance Lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB), which manifests as blood in the colon or
anorectum, is a common reason for hospitalization. In most patients, LGIB stops …

Background & Aims We investigated the safety and effectiveness of early colonoscopy
(performed within 24 hours of hospital admission) for acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding …

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 …

Esophagogastric junction outflow obstruction, characterized by preserved peristalsis in
conjunction with an elevated integrated relaxation pressure, can result from specific …