Intestinal Angiodysplasia: An Uncommon Cause of Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Children
Angiodysplasia of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract is recognized as an important cause of lower GI bleeding in elderly. It usually involves the cecum and right colon in adults. Unlike the adult group, there has been little experience with the pediatric population. Methods: From July 2004 to October 2...
Main Authors: | Feng-Ju Chuang, Jen-Shyang Lin, Chun-Yan Yeung, Wai-Tao Chan, Chuen-Bin Jiang, Hung-Chang Lee |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2011-08-01
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Series: | Pediatrics and Neonatology |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1875957211000635 |
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