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Prevention of Recurrent Lower Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage.
- Source :
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Gastrointestinal endoscopy clinics of North America [Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am] 2018 Jul; Vol. 28 (3), pp. 409-424. Date of Electronic Publication: 2018 Apr 17. - Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- This article summarizes current knowledge regarding the incidence of and risk factors associated with recurrent lower gastrointestinal hemorrhage. The literature regarding medical, endoscopic, and surgical methods to prevent rebleeding from diverticulosis, angioectasia, and chronic hemorrhagic radiation proctopathy is reviewed. In addition, the evidence for endoscopic clipping as primary prophylaxis against postpolypectomy bleeding is explored.<br /> (Copyright © 2018 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1558-1950
- Volume :
- 28
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Gastrointestinal endoscopy clinics of North America
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 29933784
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.giec.2018.02.011