Endoscopic evaluation of upper and lower gastro-intestinal bleeding

Endoscopic evaluation of upper and lower gastro-intestinal bleeding

Introduction: A myriad of pathologies lead to gastro-intestinal bleeding (GIB). The common clinical presentations are hematemesis, melena, and hematochezia. Endoscopy aids localization and treatment of these lesions. Aims: The aim was to study the differential diagnosis of GIB emphasizing the role o...

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Main Authors: Emeka Ray-Offor, Solomon N Elenwo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2015-01-01
Series:Nigerian Journal of Surgery
Subjects:
Endoscopy
diagnosis and treatment
gastro-intestinal bleeding
Online Access:http://www.nigerianjsurg.com/article.asp?issn=1117-6806;year=2015;volume=21;issue=2;spage=106;epage=110;aulast=Ray-Offor

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