Acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding in Sudanese patients: a study on 301 patients in a specialized centre

ConclusionAcute lower gastrointestinal bleeding is common among elderly patients and the commonest cause is diverticular disease. Colonoscopy plays an important role in the diagnosis. Most patients respond to conservative therapy.
Source: Arab Journal of Gastroenterology - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research