Colonoscopy findings in lower gastrointestinal bleeding in Lagos: A comparative study based on age

A Oluyemi, E Odeghe, O Adeniyi - Nigerian Journal of Clinical …, 2020 - journals.lww.com
Background: Lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB)(hematochezia) is an important
indication for colonoscopy, and may be caused by hemorrhoids, diverticulosis, and tumors …

Colonoscopy findings in patients with haematochezia in Benin (South-South Nigeria): A 9-year prospective study

OO Irowa, PI Agbonrofo, VI Odigie - Journal of West African …, 2024 - journals.lww.com
Background: Colonoscopy is an important armamentarium in the investigation of
haematochezia. Patients with haematochezia are very anxious about the presence of blood …

[PDF][PDF] Clinical profile and colonoscopic findings in patients presented with lower gastrointestinal bleeding

S Chaudhary, P Khatri, PR Dhakal, A Shahi… - Age (yrs), 2019 - academia.edu
Introduction: The lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB) is an important medical emergency
which has significant morbidity and mortality. LGIB can be caused by a number of both …

[PDF][PDF] Clinical profile and colonoscopic findings in patients presented with lower gastrointestinal bleeding in UCMS

A Shahi, S Shrestha, S Chaudhary… - Journal of Universal …, 2021 - academia.edu
The lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB) is an alarming symptom and common disease
with annual admission of 0.15% with mortality rate of 5-10%. LGIB is caused by neoplastic …

INDICATIONS AND FINDINGS OF COLONOSCOPY PROCEDURE AMONG PATIENTS PRESENTING AT ELDORET-BASED HOSPITALS, KENYA.

M Ahmed, A Wandera… - East African Medical …, 2022 - search.ebscohost.com
Background: Disorders of the colon are varied with the most common mode of diagnosis
being colonoscopy. Despite the existence of colonoscopy since the 1960s, its availability …