Gastrointestinal bleeding
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Synonyms and keywords: Blood loss from GI tract; bloody stool; blood in faeces; PR bleeding; gastrointestinal hemorrhage; gastrointestinal haemorrhage; GI bleeding; Bright Red Blood Per Rectum; BRBPR.
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Gastrointestinal bleeding from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | X Ray | CT | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies