Radiographic work-up and treatment of lower gastrointestinal bleeding

O'Grady, Helen; Hartley, John

Abstract

Lower gastrointestinal hemorrhage is a common reason for hospital admission. Spontaneous cessation occurs in the majority of these patients; however, continued major bleeding is a difficult clinical problem. Emergency surgery, without prior knowledge of the bleeding site is associated with high morbidity and mortality rates. Accurate localization is therefore desirable. The authors present a review of current radiological imaging modalities and therapeutic options available to the clinician. They also provide a management algorithm to aid in the strategic management of this group of patients.

Citation

O'Grady, H., & Hartley, J. (2008). Radiographic work-up and treatment of lower gastrointestinal bleeding. Clinics in Colon and Rectal Surgery, 21(3), 188-192. doi:10.1055/s-2008-1080998

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Dec 31, 2008
• Publication Date: 2008-08
• Journal: Clinics in Colon and Rectal Surgery
• Print ISSN: 1531-0043
• Electronic ISSN: 1530-9681
• Publisher: Thieme Open
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 21
• Issue: 3
• Pages: 188-192
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1055/s-2008-1080998
• Keywords: Surgery; Gastroenterology
• Public URL: https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/417806