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Clin Colon Rectal Surg 2020; 33(01): 010-015
DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1693439
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Surgical Options and Approaches for Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding: When do we operate and what do we do?

Laura Greco
1   Department of Surgery, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Pennsylvania
,
Jeanette Zhang
1   Department of Surgery, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Pennsylvania
,
Howard Ross
1   Department of Surgery, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Pennsylvania
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07 January 2020 (online)

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Abstract

Lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB) is a common entity encountered by the surgeon. Though most LGIB stops on its own, familiarity with the diagnoses and their treatments is critical to optimal patient care. Even in 2016, surgery may be required. Advances in imaging have led to an enhanced ability to localize bleeding. Newer anticoagulants have developed which provide ease of use to the patient, but challenges to caregivers when bleeding arises.

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angioembolization - surgery - lower gastrointestinal hemorrhage - CT angiography - anticoagulation