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Digestive Disease Interventions 2018; 02(03): 276-286
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1668095
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Acute Lower Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage

David S. Shin
1   Department of Radiology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
,
Sean D. Pietrini
1   Department of Radiology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
,
Zachary T. Fitzgerald
1   Department of Radiology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
,
Matthew J. Kogut
1   Department of Radiology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
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28 June 2018

03 July 2018

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10 August 2018 (online)

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Abstract

Acute lower gastrointestinal (GI) hemorrhage is a potentially life-threatening event, which requires efficient work-up and effective management. Interventional radiology has an indispensable role in treatment of this serious condition. We review the major causes of acute lower GI bleeding in adults, available diagnostic modalities, and endovascular interventions.

Keywords

lower gastrointestinal hemorrhage - angiography - embolization
 

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