Study protocol: first nationwide comparative audit of acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding in the UK.

INTRODUCTION: Acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB) is a common indication for emergency hospitalisation worldwide. In contrast to upper GIB, patient characteristics, modes of investigation, transfusion, treatment and outcomes are poorly described. There are minimal clinical guidelines to inf...

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Hauptverfasser: Oakland, K, Guy, R, Uberoi, R, Seeney, F, Collins, G, Grant-Casey, J, Mortensen, N, Murphy, M, Jairath, V
Format: Journal article
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: BMJ Publishing Group 2016