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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Internal Medicine
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB) is a common clinical challenge.
  • Diverticular disease is the most frequent cause of LGIB, followed by hemorrhoids, angiodysplasia, infectious colitis, and inflammatory bowel disease.
  • Effective management requires prompt evaluation of hemodynamic status and suspected etiology.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the current evaluation and management strategies for acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding.
  • To emphasize the importance of initial assessment, diagnostic modalities, and therapeutic interventions.
  • To guide clinicians in selecting appropriate treatments based on bleeding source and patient stability.

Main Methods:

  • Initial patient assessment includes history, physical examination, and hemodynamic evaluation.
  • Colonoscopy is recommended for hemodynamically stable patients with adequate bowel preparation for diagnosis and therapy.
  • For unstable patients or those unable to prepare, CT angiography is considered for bleeding localization; radionuclide scintigraphy is not routinely recommended.

Main Results:

  • Diverticular disease accounts for 40% of LGIB cases.
  • Hemodynamic stabilization with crystalloids improves outcomes in critically ill patients.
  • Early colonoscopy has not shown improved patient-oriented outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Management of acute LGIB hinges on identifying the bleeding source and patient's hemodynamic status.
  • Colonoscopy is a primary tool, but CT angiography and surgical/interventional radiology options exist for specific scenarios.
  • Treatment strategies must be tailored to the underlying cause of bleeding.