Colitis

Reports summarize colitis research from J. Barnert and co-authors

Published in AIDS Weekly, May 26th, 2008

"Acute bleeding from the colon and rectum is less frequent and less dramatic than haemorrhage from the upper gastrointestinal tract. In most cases, bleeding from the colon and rectum is self-limiting and requires no specific therapy," researchers in Augsburg, Germany report.

"Diverticula and angiectasias are the most frequent sources of bleeding. Malignancy, colitis (inflammatory bowel disease, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and infectious colitis), ischaemia, anorectal disorders, postpolypectomy bleeding, and HIV-related problems are less frequent causes. The recurrence rate, especially in diverticular bleeding, is high. Resuscitation and haemodynamic...

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Source: AIDS Weekly (2008-05-26)

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