Management strategies of acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding (ALGIB) of our departement. Results of the last two years (2004–2005)

Object: Acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding (ALGIB) is a common and often serious clinical condition; it is a frequent cause of hospital admissions. The optimal management of ALGIB is controversial. The aim of the study was to evaluate the usefulness of the different diagnostic procedures, and to offer a practical diagnostic and therapeutic algorithm.