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  • Abstract Purpose Clinical benefits of early colonoscopy (ECS) for colonic diverticular bleeding (CDB) remain controversial.

    Association between timing for colonoscopy and clinical outcomes in patients with colonic diverticular bleeding: a multicenter retrospective study · 2026 · DOI

  • Guidelines recommend endoscopy within 24 hours, but the benefit of ultra-early endoscopy (≤6 hours) remains unclear, particularly in high-risk patients.

    Is ultra-early endoscopy always beneficial? A systematic review and meta-analysis of timing-dependent outcomes in nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding · 2026 · DOI

  • Despite these advancements, challenges persist, including a limited evidence base in pediatrics, barriers to training, and the need for standardized protocols.

    Deep enteroscopy in children: techniques, applications, and future directions · 2025 · DOI

  • The anatomical complexity of the small intestine often obscures the bleeding site, complicating diagnosis and treatment. The initial presentation of small intestinal hemorrhage constitutes a medical emergency, requiring immediate measures to control bleeding and prevent further complications.

    The predictive value of platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio and lymphocyte count in recurrent small intestinal hemorrhage: a retrospective cohort study · 2026 · DOI

  • The absence of reliable and accessible predictive biomarkers for small intestinal hemorrhage recurrence. The need for a nomogram to predict the risk of recurrent small intestinal hemorrhage.

    The predictive value of platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio and lymphocyte count in recurrent small intestinal hemorrhage: a retrospective cohort study · 2026 · DOI

  • The complexity of diagnostic endoscopy report writing. The need for high accuracy in reporting individual lesions. The limited experience of some endoscopists and centers.

    Domain specific multimodal large language model for automated endoscopy reporting with multicenter prospective validation · 2026 · DOI

  • The highly specialized nature of diagnostic endoscopy report writing means that errors and omissions are not uncommon. Few studies have applied large language models to gastroenterology, particularly for specific vertical tasks such as polyp detection and segmentation.

    Domain specific multimodal large language model for automated endoscopy reporting with multicenter prospective validation · 2026 · DOI

  • Standard models often fail to account for temporal continuity, limiting their ability to accurately predict bleeding points. Manual interpretation of capsule endoscopy video footage is labor-intensive and subject to inter-observer variability.

    Deep learning-enhanced prediction of small intestinal bleeding points using long short-term memory networks · 2026 · DOI

  • Gastrointestinal bleeding after cardiac surgery is associated with high mortality rates. The management of postoperative gastrointestinal bleeding after open-heart surgery is challenging. There is a need for effective interventions to reduce mortality and morbidity in these patients.

    Association of endoscopic intervention with mortality in gastrointestinal bleeding after open-heart surgery: a propensity-score cohort study · 2026 · DOI

  • However, whether GIB is associated with a higher incidence of in-hospital ACI in gastroenterology inpatients remains insufficiently studied, and clinically practical risk stratification tools are lacking.

    Predictive model for in-hospital acute cerebral infarction in patients with acute gastrointestinal bleeding: a retrospective cohort study · 2026 · DOI

  • ESGE suggests that early oral nutrition, within 24 hours following endoscopic hemostasis, be initiated in patients with peptic ulcer bleeding in whom durable hemostasis has been achieved. Conditional recommendation, low quality evidence. A recent meta-analysis of 10 RCTs, including 1051 patients with UGIH, compared the outcomes of early versus delayed oral nutrition following endoscopic hemostasis. The definitions for early and delayed nutrition were accepted as specified by the included studies. In the subgroup of peptic ulcer bleeding patients (n = 560) who received either early or delayed oral nutrition, there was no significant difference in early rebleeding (within 7 days; RR 0.95, 95%CI 0.54 to 1.68) or late rebleeding (within 30 days; RR 1.14, 95%CI 0.16 to 7.98). Moreover, there was no statistically significant difference in early (RR 0.98, 95%CI 0.85 to 1.14) or late mortality (RR 0.51, 95%CI 0.03 to Gralnek Ian M et al. Endoscopic diagnosis and … Endoscopy | © 2026. European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. All rights reserved.. d e t i b h o r p i y l t c i r t s s i n o i t u b i r t s d i d e z i r o h t u a n U l.

    Endoscopic diagnosis and management of peptic ulcer bleeding: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Guideline – Update 2026 · 2026 · DOI

  • ESGE recommends that, in patients with peptic ulcer hemorrhage who require ongoing anticoagulation therapy, anticoagulation should be resumed as soon as clinically indicated based on thromboembolic risk. Strong recommendation, low quality evidence. A recent UK audit of 5141 patients with acute UGIH found that 30.6% were receiving an anticoagulant (direct oral anticoa- gulant [DOAC], vitamin K antagonist [VKA]) at the time of their bleeding episode [94], this being an increase from the 13% level of reported anticoagulant use in a similar UK audit in 2007 [95]. However, the evidence to guide the resumption of anticoagula- tion therapy (e. g. VKA, DOAC) following a peptic ulcer bleed remains limited. The decision to restart anticoagulation thera- py must balance the risk of recurrent bleeding with the risk of thromboembolic events and/or the sequelae of these events, including death. As compared with patients with peptic ulcer bleeding who were not restarted on anticoagulation, patients who were restarted on anticoagulation after their peptic ulcer bleed (57% restarted; median 15 days) had a lower risk of . d e t i b h o r p i y l t c i r t s s i n o i t u b i r t s d i d e z i r o h t u a n U l . y n o e s u l a n o s r e p r o f d e d a o n w o d l s a w t n e m u c o d i s h T Gralnek Ian M et al. Endoscopic diagnosis and … Endoscopy | © 2026. European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. All rights reserved. thrombosis and death at 1 year (hazard ratio [HR] 0.14 [95%CI 0.05 to 0.43]), with no significantly increased risk of recurrent bleeding (HR 1.42 [95%CI 0.10 to 19.8]) [96]. However, the precise timing for restarting anticoagulation in patients with peptic ulcer hemorrhage remains undefined. Those patients at the highest thrombotic risk should restart anticoagulant therapy as soon as possible and the use of subcu- taneous low molecular weight heparin as a bridge to oral anti- coagulation may be a good option. Early consultation with a cardiologist and/or hematologist is desirable.

    Endoscopic diagnosis and management of peptic ulcer bleeding: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Guideline – Update 2026 · 2026 · DOI

  • The study was unable to ascertain the cause of death. The study lacked actual endoscopic data, which limited the ability to determine the endoscopic characteristics of the angioectasias. The study was unable to perform stratified analysis with octreotide and lanreotide due to the small number of patients in the cohorts.

    Endoscopic therapy may be more effective in long-term control of upper gastrointestinal angioectasias when compared with somatostatin analogues · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need to compare the effectiveness of endoscopic therapy and medical therapy in treating upper gastrointestinal angioectasias. Prior studies have limitations, including lack of population diversity and short-term follow-up.

    Endoscopic therapy may be more effective in long-term control of upper gastrointestinal angioectasias when compared with somatostatin analogues · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need for effective treatment options for patients with refractory cecal angiodysplasia. The limitations of endovascular therapy in refractory angiodysplasia need to be addressed.

    Right Hemicolectomy for Refractory Hematochezia in Cecal Angiodysplasia After Failed Embolization: A Case Report · 2026 · DOI

  • This case has several strengths, including detailed chronological documentation of multimodal diagnostics, the use of dynamic computed tomography angiography to precisely localize the source of cecal bleeding, and the integration of endoscopic, interventional, and surgical perspectives within a single clinical pathway. At the same time, it also highlights important limitations. First, the initial technical success of selective transcatheter arterial embolization may have created a false sense of security, potentially delaying consideration of definitive right hemicolectomy despite persistent transfusion‑dependent bleeding. Second, from an interventional standpoint, embolization of cecal angiodysplasia is intrinsically challenging because of the rich collateral network of the ileocolic and right colic branches and the small caliber of the vasa recta, which increase the risk of incomplete penetration of embolic material and early rebleeding. In our case, distal embolization with microparticles achieved angiographic stasis but may have favored suspected early recanalization of the treated branches; more durable liquid embolic agents (such as cyanoacrylate glues or Onyx™ (Medtronic, Minneapolis, USA)) can provide deeper and more permanent occlusion but carry a higher risk of non‑target embolization and bowel ischemia in this vascular territory. Finally, this report is limited by its single‑patient design and the absence of angiographic images suitable for publication, as well as the lack of a standardized algorithm to define the optimal threshold for transitioning from repeat endovascular therapy to surgery, underscoring the need for individualized multidisciplinary decision‑making in similar cases.

    Right Hemicolectomy for Refractory Hematochezia in Cecal Angiodysplasia After Failed Embolization: A Case Report · 2026 · DOI

  • Further studies are needed to improve the performance of the AI model, particularly at the ileocolonic junction. The development of more accurate and reliable AI models for SBCE analysis is necessary. The study's findings could inform the development of new imaging protocols and preparation methods for SBCE.

    Artificial Intelligence-Based Localization of Small Bowel Anatomical Transition Zones in Crohn’s Disease Using Capsule Endoscopy · 2026 · DOI

  • Existing models have not been specifically trained in CD patients. Automated SB segmentation may be challenging in CD patients due to terminal ileitis and delayed gastric emptying.

    Artificial Intelligence-Based Localization of Small Bowel Anatomical Transition Zones in Crohn’s Disease Using Capsule Endoscopy · 2026 · DOI

  • Achieving real-time image processing in wearable receiver units. Reducing power consumption while maintaining performance. Addressing the need for dedicated processing systems for medical devices.

    Design of a low-power RISC-V based intelligent endoscopy detection processor: EndoRISC-V · 2026 · DOI

  • Standard RISC-V processors are not suitable for image processing workloads. Prior work has not addressed the need for real-time image processing in wearable receiver units for capsule endoscopy.

    Design of a low-power RISC-V based intelligent endoscopy detection processor: EndoRISC-V · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need for effective pharmacological management of peptic ulcer bleeding. The current literature lacks evidence supporting the use of P-CAB in peptic ulcer bleeding treatment.

    Pharmacological Management of Peptic Ulcer Bleeding · 2026 · DOI

  • The increasing use of antithrombotic agents has created a new high-risk population for peptic ulcer disease. There is a need for practical management strategies to balance bleeding and thrombotic risk in these patients.

    Management of Peptic Ulcer Disease in Patients Taking Antithrombotic Agents · 2026 · DOI

  • Level of evidence ACCF/ACG/AHA 2008 expert consensus document on reducing the GI risk of antiplatelet therapy and NSAID use40 The combination of ASA and anticoagulant therapy (including unfractionated heparin…

    Management of Peptic Ulcer Disease in Patients Taking Antithrombotic Agents · 2026 · DOI

  • Further progress and developments in virtual endoscopy are expected in the future. The incorporation of CT and magnetic resonance imaging into virtual endoscopy may improve its diagnostic accuracy.

    Endoscopic treatment of small bowel hemangiomas via double-balloon enteroscopy: A single-center comparative study · 2026 · DOI

  • Previous studies have not clarified a universally acknowledged treatment approach for small bowel hemangiomas. There is a lack of comparison between different types of endoscopic therapies for the treatment of small bowel hemangiomas.

    Endoscopic treatment of small bowel hemangiomas via double-balloon enteroscopy: A single-center comparative study · 2026 · DOI

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