Abstract
This article examines causes of occult, moderate and severe lower gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding. The difference in the workup of stable vs unstable patients is stressed. Treatment options ranging from minimally invasive techniques to open surgery are explored.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 55-63 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Surgical Clinics of North America |
Volume | 94 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 2014 |
Keywords
- Angiodysplasia
- Diverticulosis
- Hematochezia
- Melena
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery