Clin Colon Rectal Surg 2012; 25(04): 219-227
DOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1329393
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Current Treatment of Lower Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage

Tal Raphaeli
1   Swedish Colon and Rectal Clinic, Seattle, Washington
,
Raman Menon
1   Swedish Colon and Rectal Clinic, Seattle, Washington
› Institutsangaben
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Publikationsdatum:
21. November 2012 (online)

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Abstract

Massive lower gastrointestinal bleeding is a significant and expensive problem that requires methodical evaluation, management, and treatment. After initial resuscitation, care should be taken to localize the site of bleeding. Once localized, lesions can then be treated with endoscopic or angiographic interventions, reserving surgery for ongoing or recurrent bleeding.