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Emad Qayed1, Gaurav Dagar2, Rahul S Nanchal3

  • 1Grady Memorial Hospital, Emory University School of Medicine, 49 Jesse Hill Junior Drive, Atlanta, GA 30303, USA.

Critical Care Clinics
|March 27, 2016
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB) is common in older adults, often requiring intensive care and blood transfusions. This review covers LGIB presentation, diagnosis, and management, focusing on acute blood loss scenarios.

Keywords:
AngiographyColonoscopyDiverticulosisLower gastrointestinal bleeding

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Internal Medicine
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB) is a significant cause of hospitalization, particularly in the elderly population.
  • Patients with LGIB often require intensive care unit admission and blood product transfusions, especially if coagulopathy is present.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss the presentation, diagnosis, and management of lower gastrointestinal bleeding.
  • To focus on conditions within LGIB that manifest with acute blood loss.

Main Methods:

  • Review of literature on lower gastrointestinal bleeding.
  • Discussion of clinical presentation and diagnostic approaches.
  • Outline of management strategies for acute LGIB.

Main Results:

  • LGIB can be an acute, life-threatening event or a chronic condition.
  • Colonoscopy is a key diagnostic and therapeutic tool for LGIB.
  • Management involves addressing the underlying cause and hemodynamic stability.

Conclusions:

  • Prompt diagnosis and management are crucial for patients with LGIB.
  • Understanding the diverse presentations of LGIB is essential for effective patient care.
  • This article provides a focused overview of acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding.