| Lower gastrointestinal bleeding: a review. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 17294304 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB) continues to be a problem for physicians. Acute LGIB is defined as bleeding that emanates from a source distal to the ligament of Treitz. Although 80% of all LGIB will stop spontaneously, the identification of the bleeding source remains challenging and rebleeding can occur in 25% of cases. Some patients with severe hematochezia require urgent attention to minimize further bleeding and complications. This article reviews the causes, diagnostic methods, and endoscopic treatment of LGIB. |
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Authors:
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David A Edelman; Choichi Sugawa |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review Date: 2007-02-09 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Surgical endoscopy Volume: 21 ISSN: 1432-2218 ISO Abbreviation: Surg Endosc Publication Date: 2007 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-03-16 Completed Date: 2007-04-12 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8806653 Medline TA: Surg Endosc Country: Germany |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 514-20 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Surgery, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA. |
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Combined Modality Therapy Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal Female Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / diagnosis, epidemiology*, therapy* Humans Incidence Intestinal Diseases / diagnosis, epidemiology*, therapy* Intestine, Large / physiopathology Intestine, Small / physiopathology Male Prognosis Prospective Studies Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic Risk Assessment Survival Analysis |
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