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World J Gastroenterol. Apr 7, 2008; 14(13): 1981-1983
Published online Apr 7, 2008. doi: 10.3748/wjg.14.1981
Published online Apr 7, 2008. doi: 10.3748/wjg.14.1981
Role of endoscopy in the management of acute diverticular bleeding
Charalampos Pilichos, Department of Digestive Endoscopy, Sismanogleion General Hospital, Athens 15126, Greece
Emmanouil Bobotis, Department of Surgery, Sismanogleion General Hospital, Athens 15126, Greece
Author contributions: Pilichos C and Bobotis E contributed equally to this work.
Correspondence to: Pilichos Charalampos, Department of Digestive Endoscopy, Sismanogleion General Hospital, Athens 15126, Greece. hpilichos@hotmail.com
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Received: December 4, 2007
Revised: January 27, 2008
Published online: April 7, 2008
Revised: January 27, 2008
Published online: April 7, 2008
Abstract
Colonic diverticulosis is one of the most common causes of lower gastrointestinal bleeding. Endoscopy is not only a useful diagnostic tool for localizing the bleeding site, but also a therapeutic modality for its management. To date, haemostatic methods have included adrenaline injection, mechanical clipping, thermal and electrical coagulation or combinations of them. The results of all published data are herein reviewed.
Keywords: Diverticulosis, Colon, Bleeding, Endoscopy, Therapy