Outcome predictors in acute surgical admissions for lower gastrointestinal bleeding

Abstract

The BLEED criterion was not shown to have any predictive value in this patient cohort. Our study has determined an independent set of prognostic factors that could be incorporated into initial triaging of patients presenting with LGIB. This may facilitate the early identification of patients requiring more aggressive resuscitation, admission to a monitored bed and consideration for early radiological or surgical intervention.