Feasibility of capsule endoscopy in elderly patients with obscure gastrointestinal bleeding. An up-to-date report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Anemia is the most common hematologic abnormality in older populations. Furthermore, iron deficiency anemia is common and merits investigation and treatment, as it usually results from chronic occult bleeding from the gastrointestina...

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Main Authors: Orlando G, Luppino IM, Lerose MA, Gervasi R, Amato B, Silecchia G, Puzziello A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-11-01
Series:BMC Surgery