Colonoscopy findings in lower gastrointestinal bleeding in Lagos: A comparative study based on age

Background: Lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB) (hematochezia) is an important indication for colonoscopy, and may be caused by hemorrhoids, diverticulosis, and tumors. Aims: The aim of this study was to compare the endoscopic findings in the young (

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Veröffentlicht in:	Nigerian journal of clinical practice 2020-12, Vol.23 (12), p.1656-1659
Hauptverfasser:	Oluyemi, A, Odeghe, E, Adeniyi, O
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Aged Causes of Colonoscopy Comparative analysis Diagnosis Female Gastrointestinal bleeding Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage - epidemiology Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage - etiology Hemorrhoids - complications Hemorrhoids - diagnosis Hemorrhoids - epidemiology Humans Male Medical examination Middle Aged Nigeria - epidemiology Retrospective Studies Teenagers Youth
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Zusammenfassung:	Background: Lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB) (hematochezia) is an important indication for colonoscopy, and may be caused by hemorrhoids, diverticulosis, and tumors. Aims: The aim of this study was to compare the endoscopic findings in the young (
ISSN:	1119-3077
DOI:	10.4103/njcp.njcp_341_20