Advances in endoscopic management of colonic diverticular bleeding
Yasutoshi Shiratori,
Syed Matthew Kodilinye,
Ahmed E. Salem
Abstract:Purpose of review
This review is focused on diagnostic and management strategies for colonic diverticular bleeding (CDB). It aims to present the current state of the field, highlighting the available techniques, and emphasizing findings that influence the choice of therapy.
Recent findings
Recent guidelines recommend nonurgent colonoscopy (>24 h) for CDB. However, factors such as a shock index ≥1, which may warrant an urgent colonoscopy, remain under… Show more
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