Management of delayed bleeding after endoscopic mucosal resection of large colorectal polyps: a retrospective multi-center cohort study

Conclusion Ongoing or recurrent hematochezia is associated with a high rate of hemostatic therapy, warranting re-colonoscopy in these patients. A conservative approach is justified when bleeding spontaneously settles, and without recurrent hematochezia during 24 hours observation patients can be safely discharged without endoscopic re-examination. [...] © Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  open access Full text

Source: Endoscopy International Open - July 20, 2020 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: van der Star, Simone Moons, Leon M.G. ter Borg, Frank van Bergeijk, Jeroen D. Geesing, Joost M.J. Groen, John N. Ouwehand, Renske J. Vleggaar, Frank P. de Vos tot Nederveen Cappel, Wouter H. Wolfhagen, Frank H.J. Schwartz, Matthijs P. Didden, Paul Tags: Original article Source Type: research