Lower gastrointestinal bleeding.

Feinman, Marcie; Haut, Elliott R

doi:10.1016/j.suc.2013.10.005

Acute internal medicine

Lower gastrointestinal bleeding.

Marcie Feinman, Elliott R Haut

The Surgical clinics of North America · 2013-11-26 · Other / unclear

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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.