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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Aug 16, 2013; 5(8): 391-397
Published online Aug 16, 2013. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v5.i8.391
Table 5 Findings on colonoscopy and possible etiologies for patients referred for bleeding per rectum
EtiologyPercentage95%CI
Internal hemorrhoids44.66%40.36-48.96
Diverticulosis33.60%27.73-39.47
Mass31.45%26.03-36.87
Polyps24.76%21.37-28.15
Colitis18.97%14.44-23.49