Management of Diverticular Hemorrhage

John B Adams; David A Margolin

doi:10.1055/s-0029-1236163

Clinics in Colon and Rectal Surgery, Inhaltsverzeichnis

Clin Colon Rectal Surg 2009; 22(3): 181-185
DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1236163

Management of Diverticular Hemorrhage

John B. Adams¹ , David A. Margolin¹

¹Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Ochsner Clinic Foundation, New Orleans, Louisiana

Abstract

ABSTRACT

Diverticular hemorrhage is the most common cause of lower gastrointestinal bleeding in Westernized cultures. Fortunately, the majority of diverticular bleeds will spontaneously resolve; however, 20% of patients will require therapeutic interventions to obtain hemostasis. The diagnostic and therapeutic options for the management of diverticular hemorrhage are discussed.

KEYWORDS

Lower gastrointestinal hemorrhage - diverticular hemorrhage

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