Massive colonic bleeding in a patient with diverticulosis is most likely from which artery?
ASuperior mesenteric artery
BInferior mesenteric artery
CCeliac artery
DGastro-duodenal artery
A patient presents with hematemesis and is diagnosed with esophageal varices. What is the first line of treatment?
ASurgery
BSteroid therapy
CEndoscopic banding
DProton pump inhibitors
All of the following are causes of lower gastrointestinal bleeding, EXCEPT:
APeptic ulcer disease
BAngiodysplasia
CColorectal cancer
DDiverticulosis
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