Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding: eMedicine Gastroenterology

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Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding: eMedicine Gastroenterology

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Overview: Lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB) accounts for approximately 20-33% of episodes of gastrointestinal hemorrhage. Although LGIB is statistically less common than upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB), it has been suggested that LGIB is underreported because a higher percentage ...

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Most Recently Shared on June 2, 2010 at 7:44 pm By:

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Lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB) accounts for approximately 20-33% of episodes of gastrointestinal hemorrhage. http://bit.ly/b2k5A7

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Gastroenterology Article | Outcome predictors in acute surgical admissions for lower gastrointestinal bleeding

mdlinx.com — “Outcome predictors in acute surgical admissions for lower gastrointestinal bleedingView full resource at mdlinx.com

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Outcome predictors in acute surgical admissions for lower gastrointestinal bleeding: Colorectal Disease http://t.co/vqJKODOB #GI

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Gastroenterology Article | Cone-Beam Computed Tomography

mdlinx.com — “Sixty-four multi-detector computerised tomography in the detection of lower gastrointestinal bleeding: A prospective studyView full resource at mdlinx.com

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Sixty-four multi-detector computerised tomography in the detection of lower gastrointestinal bleeding: A pro... http://bit.ly/jYFRJr #GI

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Gastroenterology Article | Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage

mdlinx.com — “Effectiveness of Endoclips for the Treatment of Stigmata of Recent Hemorrhage in the Colon of Patients with Acute Lower Gastrointestinal Tract BleedingView full resource at mdlinx.com

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Effectiveness of Endoclips for the Treatment of Stigmata of Recent Hemorrhage in the Colon of Patients with ... http://bit.ly/jde4rQ #GI

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Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding: eMedicine Gastroenterology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The diagnosis and therapy for nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) has evolved over the past 3 decades from passive diagnostic esophagogastroduodenoscopy with medical therapy until surgical intervention was needed to active intervention with endoscopic techniques followed ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Upper gastrointestinal bleeding can be caused by a variety of factors. Learn more about upper GI bleeding. http://bit.ly/bMLWB2

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Mallory-Weiss Tear: eMedicine Gastroenterology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Mallory-Weiss syndrome is characterized by upper gastrointestinal bleeding secondary to longitudinal mucosal lacerations at the gastroesophageal junction or gastric cardia. The original description by Mallory and Weiss in 1929 involved patients with persistent retching and vomiting ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Mallory_Weiss Tears account for 1-15% of cases of upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Learn causes & symptoms. http://bit.ly/aYgBGQ

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Angiodysplasia of the Colon: eMedicine Gastroenterology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Angiodysplasia is the most common vascular lesion of the gastrointestinal tract, and this condition may be asymptomatic, or it may cause gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding.1 The vessel walls are thin, with little or no smooth muscle, ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Angiodysplasia is the most common vascular lesion of the gastrointestinal tract and may cause GI bleeding. Learn more. http://bit.ly/buAhTY

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Diverticular Disease: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Diverticular disease is a common disorder, yet it was not recognized as a pathologic entity until the mid-19th century. Diverticulitis and lower gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding secondary to diverticulosis are the main complications of clinical importance to ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Diverticular disease has been dubbed the "disease of Western civilization." Learn more about diverticular disease. http://bit.ly/c5DEuk

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