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[Acute enterorrhagia. A diagnostic-therapeutic approach]
R Puglisi1, P Pramaggiore, A Piccardo
1I Divisione di Chirurgia Generale, Ospedale di Genova Sampierdarena.
Minerva Chirurgica
|August 1, 1992
Summary
Endoscopic procedures are essential for diagnosing and treating severe lower intestinal bleeding, particularly colorectal bleeding. This method achieved diagnostic resolution in 85.6% and hemostasis in 52.3% of emergency cases.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Colorectal Surgery
- Medical Endoscopy
Context:
- Severe lower intestinal bleeding presents significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.
- Endoscopic interventions are increasingly vital in managing gastrointestinal emergencies.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the efficacy of endoscopy in diagnosing and managing severe lower intestinal bleeding.
- To highlight the diagnostic precision and therapeutic capabilities of endoscopic techniques in colorectal bleeding.
Summary:
- Endoscopy is presented as a primary and essential method for severe lower intestinal bleeding, especially colorectal bleeding.
- The study reports diagnostic resolution in 85.6% of emergency cases treated endoscopically.
- Hemostasis and/or lesion removal was achieved in 52.3% of cases, demonstrating therapeutic utility.
Impact:
- Endoscopy offers high diagnostic accuracy and therapeutic potential for lower intestinal hemorrhage.
- This approach can lead to improved patient outcomes in emergency settings.
- The findings support the integration of endoscopy as a frontline treatment for severe lower GI bleeding.