title: Management of diverticular hemorrhage.
abstract: Diverticular hemorrhage is the most common cause of lower gastrointestinal bleeding in Westernized cultures. Fortunately, the majority of diverticular bleeds will spontaneously resolve; however, 20% of patients will require therapeutic interventions to obtain hemostasis. The diagnostic and therapeutic options for the management of diverticular hemorrhage are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Ochsner Clinic Foundation, New Orleans, Louisiana.
authors.forename: John B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Adams
authors.forename: David A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Margolin