Early Colonoscopy Does Not Affect 30-Day Readmission After Lower GI Bleeding: Insights from a Nationwide Analysis.

Sachit SharmaDeema SalloutAshu AcharyaDouglas G Adler

Published in: Digestive diseases and sciences (2021)

LGIB remains a commonly encountered in clinical practice with a high readmission rate. Mortality is significantly higher during readmission compared to index admission. Early colonoscopy did not impact the 30-day readmission rate.

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clinical practice
emergency department
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risk factors
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