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Lower gastrointestinal bleeding
What's new
Updated 2023 ACG guidelines for the evaluation and management of lower gastrointestinal bleeding.
Background
Overview
Guidelines
Key sources
Classification and risk stratification
Diagnostic investigations
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CTA
CT or MR enterography
RBC scan
Diagnostic procedures
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Lower gastrointestinal endoscopy
Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy
Video capsule endoscopy
Small bowel endoscopy
Medical management
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Intravenous fluids
Management of anticoagulant and antiplatelet therapy (general principles)
Management of anticoagulant and antiplatelet therapy (warfarin)
Management of anticoagulant and antiplatelet therapy (DOACs)
Management of anticoagulant and antiplatelet therapy (antiplatelets)
Tranexamic acid
Iron therapy
Therapeutic procedures
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Platelet and plasma transfusion
Endoscopic hemostasis (general principles)
Endoscopic hemostasis (diverticular bleeding)
Endoscopic hemostasis (angioectasia bleeding)
Endoscopic hemostasis (post-polypectomy bleeding)
Angioembolization
Surgical interventions
Preventative measures
Follow-up and surveillance
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Management of recurrent bleeding