Presentation
Approximately 75% of the patients presenting with acute GIB are upper GIB cases ( 3 ). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Skin
- Flushing
A volume of 120 mL of non-ionic iodinated contrast medium is intravenously injected, preferably into the antecubital vein, by means of an automated Injektron 82 CT/DG ® (Guerbet) injection pump at a rate of 4 mL/s, followed by 30 mL saline solution flush [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Treatment
Treatment options: All methods for endoscopic hemostasis can be used even in diverticular bleeding. The treatment should focus on the blood vessel in the button oft he diverticulum if possible. [thieme-connect.com]
It is a widely accessible method, and allows for local treatment and biopsies. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Prognosis
Prognosis: The prognosis of diverticular bleeding is good; up to 92 % stop spontaniously. Due to the frequent disease and the manageable complications a well sophisticated strategy is necessary. [thieme-connect.com]
Abstract Gastrointestinal bleeding represents a common medical emergency, with considerable morbidity and mortality rates, and a prompt diagnosis is essential for a better prognosis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Etiology
Acute gastrointestinal bleeding: detection of source and etiology with multi-detector-row CT. Eur Radiol. 2007; 17 :1555–1565. [ PubMed ] [ Google Scholar ] 30. Zink SI, Ohki SK, Stein B, et al. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Epidemiology
Lower GI bleeding: epidemiology and management. Curr Gastroenterol Rep 2013; 15: 333 3 Kaltenbach T, Watson R, Shah J et al. Colonoscopy with clipping is useful in the diagnosis and treatment of diverticular bleeding. [thieme-connect.com]