Systematic review with meta-analysis: limited benefits from early colonoscopy in acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding.

Omar KheradSophie RestelliniMajid AlmadiLisa L StrateCharles MénardMyriam MartelIra Roshan AfsharMohamad Seyed SadrAlan N Barkun

Published in: Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics (2020)

In contradistinction to observational studies, data from RCTs do not support a role for early colonoscopy in the routine management of acute LGIB with regards to the most important clinical outcomes. Further research is needed to better identify patients with high-risk LGIB who may benefit from early colonoscopy.

Keyphrases

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